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How to Do the Seven Step Polka

Traditional folk dances, such as the Seven Step Polka, are not only a way to exercise and bond with friends and family, but are also a way to learn about other cultures through their music. These dances can certainly pass many hours of leisure time, and can be included in teaching curriculum as fulfillment of several educational goals, giving students a firsthand experience of the musical aspects of other cultures. The dance involves only a few steps, and takes just minutes to learn.

Things You'll Need

  • Seven Step Polka music
  • CD player
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Instructions

    • 1

      Face your partner. Place your right hand above the waist of your partner, while she places her left hand on your shoulder. Take her right hand in your left and hold it several inches from your shoulder.

    • 2

      Step forward twice with your right foot, while your partner steps backward twice with her left foot. Each set of steps should take place within two beats. Switch sides. Repeat this step eight times.

    • 3

      Take three sliding steps to your left and your partner's right. Each sliding step lasts two beats. Follow this immediately with three quicker sliding steps to the lead's left. Each of these three steps lasts one beat. On the fourth beat, stomp your left foot and your partner stomps with her right foot.

    • 4

      Take six one-beat sliding steps to your right and your partner's left, and stomp your foot for two beats.

    • 5

      Repeat steps one through four until the music ends.

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