The polka, a lively couples dance in 2/4 time ... The Dutchman style was the popular sound then at old-time dances. According to Norm, the bands he heard didn't sound too spontaneous; perched ...

who have been dancing for 15 years and are related on Michael's side of the family to Joe and John Stanky, of local polka fame. Perhaps the youngest in the crowd were 17-month-old twins ...

Kimberly and Michael Shambora of Laflin, at left, are enthusiastic about dancing the polka. John and Jean Gallas of Lancaster brought their twins, 17-month-old Andrew and Elizabeth, to see a bit ...