Did you know that January is National Polka Month?
Around Pittsburgh, there are many local clubs that sponsor polka dances. Everyone here knows (or thinks they know) how to polka, and show off their skills at every family wedding. It's a simple but fast paced ballroom type of dance, relying on an easy step-close-step foot movements. Below is a video example of the polka.
Many times, the polka is much more fast paced. If you're not sure what to do, just follow the advice of my Dad, "It's easy. Just count 1-2-3, shuffle your feet a little, and shake your shoulders!"
Get out there and POLKA!