Summer’s two hottest trends—sheer ponchos and polka dots—collide in this lightweight chiffon stunner from indie label Sydney ...

Kansas Czech-Slovak Princess Brooklyn Webb encouraged legislators Thursday to support a bill declaring polka the state's official dance. She said the style of dance had its roots in European cultu… ...

The polka chinata, in which two men whirl together in a crouch, is revived in a dance by Alessandro Sciarroni, coming to PS21 in Chatham, N.Y.

Part steamy small-town jamboree, part honest-to-God Czech cultural celebration, the National Polka Festival in Ennis is one of your best chances all year to escape the mess of the city and remind ...

7 Facts About Polka Dots Originally named for the European dance that exploded in the 19th century, polka dots have proven to be more than a passing trend.

Polka music evolved in Chicago because of the dance halls opened by Eastern Europeans who wanted to preserve a key component of their culture. “ [Dance halls] were significant throughout the ...

The origin of the word “polka” is disputed. It may derive from the Czech word “pulka,” meaning “half,” referring to the short, half-time steps of the dance.

Few prints are as joyously nostalgic yet enduringly timeless as polka dots. With origins tracing back to 19th-century Europe, where the playful motif first emerged in textiles and dance costumes ...

"Polka's a fantastic dance," said Sandra Rowlands of Dallas, who came to the PolkaFest with her husband, Richard, and four other friends.

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Little Balkans Days wrapped up today with a bevy of events for people to enjoy. Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg was the home for a polka dance and chicken feed. Guests had an ...