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Habat Eddie And His OrchestraPolka in the United States Polka in the United States Polka is a music and dance style that originated in Bohemia in the 1830s and came to American society with immigrants from Europe. A fast style in 2 4 time, and often associated with the pre–World War II era, polka remains a dynamic niche music in America. "Attractive feature in opening of the $1,000,000 drive to purchase Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson at Charlottesville, Va., was folk dancing by Albemarle Community dancer of Albemarle County, Va., who showed just how the polka was done in Jefferson's time" Description Several polka genres exist in the United States, each with its own unique characteristics and performers. Though these polka genres vary, all… (Source: Wikipedia)
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