History of Dance: Polka  
   Story of the origins and early spread of this popular dance, by Lori Heikkila.
   http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/polka.htm

Dance History Archives: The Polka  
   The rise of this dance related to the redowa and the schottische. Important people and places in its early popularization, some early sheet music titles, names of some popular polkas.
   http://www.streetswing.com/histmain/z3polka.htm

Polka--popular Czech dance  
   The town of Kostelec nad Labem claims to be the birthplace of the polka.
   http://kostelec-nad-labem.misto.cz/_MAIL_/polkaen.htm

Selections from Coralli's Aphorisms on the Polka, 1845  
   Quotes about the polka and passion.
   http://www.lavoltapress.com/dance/quote.htm

Bratwurst Pages: Polka!  
   The official state dance in Wisconsin: its place in social life and culture. Also one way to dance the polka. Very generous, considering the webmaster is one of the few Wisconsinites who doesn't polka.
   http://www.bratwurstpages.com/polka.html

John & Marlys Rivard  
   Personal page of a couple from Houston who love to dance, especially polka and Cajun. A history of polka, and polka in Texas. Includes information on organizations, radio, bands, likely opportunities for dancing in the state.
   http://www.angelfire.com/folk/polka/index.html

rec.arts.dance FAQ: Polka  
   Brief history, links, explanation of "polka dots."
   http://www.eijkhout.net/rad/dance_specific/polka.html

Polka steps  
   Diagram and instructions for basic polka step.
   http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/polka_steps.htm

The Wonderful World of Polka  
   Theresa, a middle-school student from Wisconsin, gives tips on polka dancing for beginners.
   http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/~kms/moenwebprojects/webht8778/

How to Polka, Texas Style  
   Two easy methods, with diagrams.
   http://www.geocities.com/goodolejoe/polka2.html

Polish Dances: Polka  
   Essay points out that the polka, while popular among Polish-Americans, is not really a Polish dance like the polonaise or mazurka. Several photos. Includes bibliography.
   http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/dance/polka.html

Animation & Dance: Polka  
   Short essay on this dance. Also mentions conjunto music.
   http://www.anidance.de/en/he5d.htm

Mixed Pickles: The Polka  
   Description of the polka by Henri Cellarius, written in 1858.
   http://www.mixedpickles.org/polka.html

Arizona Polka Dancing  
   Directories of polka organizations in Arizona and of polka bands that play in the state, listing of festivals.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~robertmeddock/

Polka Happiness  
   Book review. Recommends this study of the polka in America to all fans of the polka.
   http://www.ksanti.net/free-reed/reviews/polkahappiness.html