Polka

Question 1

orgin of polka :

Answer 1

19th century bohemian

Question 2

Genre of dance music of polka:

Answer 2

Czech Republic

Question 3

characteristics of polka:

Answer 3

-energetic,
-uneven 2/4 meter rhythm, –similar to two step but with hop on the pick up beat

Question 4

way that the polka was suspected to be created

Answer 4

created to be a quicker version of the waltz

Question 5

in the early stages of the polka how was it viewed by the elite classes

Answer 5

outraged by the dance because of the scandalous amount of physical contact between partners

Question 6

during the 1840s what did the polka dance represent

Answer 6

rebellion against the aristocracy, spread to young members of the elite and middle and working classes

Question 7

the polka is one of the most popular traditional folk dances in which country

Answer 7

Ireland

Question 8

polka is the official state dance of which state

Answer 8

Wisconsin

Question 9

in south America how has the polka been changed

Answer 9

3/4 time signature

Question 10

what is the polka time signature

Answer 10

2/4

Question 11

what steps are performed on the quick quick portion (1, &) of the polka

Answer 11

Step, Close

Question 12

what steps are done on the slow portion (2 ah) of the polka

Answer 12

step,hop