Poland's national dance — triple meter with an accent on beat 2 or 3, heel clicks, proud. Originated in Poland · 16th–17th c.. Typically danced around 120-160 BPM (medium-fast).
National dance of Poland; triple meter (3/4 or 3/8) with stress on beat 2 or 3; heel clicks; passionate, proud.
What to expect: Danced at Polish cultural events and folk dance festivals. Preserved in Polish folk dance ensembles and diaspora cultural organizations. Rarely danced as a pick-up social dance outside Polish communities.
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Folk and traditional dance nights vary widely - Scandinavian, English country, square dance, contra. Most are caller-led so you're walked through every figure in real time. No partner needed; the format rotates everyone through the set.
Listen for the caller. Thank your partner and the band. If live music is playing, applaud between tunes.
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