Who knew there was a Polka Hall of Fame? Yep, somewhere in the wilds of Chicago stands a building entirely devoted to the life and lore of polka. But I digress. In Teaching America How to Polka, Butch and Mary Kotowski teach people with nimble feet how to perform intricate polka steps. Yes, intricate: polka dancing is not for the faint of heart, and after introducing the basic steps, the pair go on to illustrate movements that would look appropriate in a Tae-Bo class. Accompanied at various times by different polka bands (five of which have been inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame), the instructors cover variations of the polka from countries ranging from Poland to Slovenia in this comprehensive guide. The DVD also includes a bonus section devoted to just the toe-tapping music. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Carlson)
Teaching America How to Polka
(2005) 84 min. VHS: $35.95, DVD: $39.95. Polka’s Unlimited. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 0-615-12549-2 (dvd). Volume 21, Issue 1
Teaching America How to Polka
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