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The Polka is a dance that originated in Bohemia around 1830. Throughout the 19th century it became quite popular in both Europe and the United States. The tempo of the dance is moderately fast and is set in a duple meter of 2/4. During the late 19th century polkas were composed by a number of ballroom composers, including Johann Strauss, both the younger and elder.