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Sunday Afternoon Polka Dance with The DB Polka Express and DJ Shotski

Sunday, April 27, 1-4 p.m.

The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St
Madison, WI

Grab a friend and learn how to do Wisconsin's state dance!

Starting at 1 p.m., DJ Shotski will spin vintage polka records before a dance lesson for all abilities at 2 p.m. Practice your moves to The DB Polka Express' Oktoberfest-inspired traditional and modern songs at 2:30 p.m.

Youth under 18 are free, and young people under 21 are welcome with a supervising adult.

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September 21, 2024

Dancers at the World’s Largest Polka Dance broke the world record!

Thanks to Green County Cheese Days

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Polka sticker reads "1.10(2) The Wisconsin state dance is the polka."
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