AP+8.The+Varsouviana+Polka

By Brandon Prost The Varsouviana Polka a dance that is slow, and graceful dance with a 3/4 timing with a downbeat. A dance combining several elements such as the walts, mazurka, and polka. A mesh of several dances styles to create a mutt of all things that really connected well with the people. Giving a sense of release and fun and connection and unity with other individuals. When it was Created and originated in 1850 Poland specifically in Warsaw. ("Varsovienne") It is a dance that is primarily a folk dance of the people with a friendly vibe that brought the polish community together. Which was important as this music and dance brought the people of Warsaw together it helped bring ease to the rough times of the 1850's with the disorganization of the German States.( "Warsaw Conference of 1850"). So the people it sought to grab the attention of was those who were looking for ease, care, and sharing a time of something intimate and not of the current situations they were living in. Which was cold, disorganized, and fighting to get gain order through out these states.
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Works Citied "Varsovienne." //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Oct 2010. Web. 8 Nov 2011.

"Warsaw Conference of 1850." //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Oct 2010. Web. 8 Nov 2011.

Aim-Sara Beaulieu
The purpose of the Varsouviana Polka, at the time of its creation, was to honor Mount Vesuvius. ("The Varsovienne"). The people of Warsaw were able to gather together and appreciated something so important to them through the expression of a dance. When the dance spread to other countries and groups, it was used as a means of recreation and enjoyment. The original purpose of honoring Mount Vesuvius was lost, but the purpose of gathering together and enjoyment remained. In //A Streetcar Named Desire//, the dance holds great significance. Its purpose is to be a symbol. It is used to show the anxiety and instability created in the main character, by her husband's death (Logan). The quick polka beat creates this sense of anxiety and instability, therefore the song is used to create a mood. Works Cited Logan, Chloe. "The Significance of the Music in "A Streetcar Named Desire""//Associated Content from Yahoo! - Associatedcontent.com//. 8 Nov. 2008. Web. 06 Nov. 2011.

"The Varsovienne". //Street Swing's Dance History Archives.// Web. 8 November 2011

The Varsouviana Polka- Historical Luke Stangl

The Varsouviana Polka, also spelled Varsovienne, came about in the 1850’s. It is a French dance that comes from the French word for “Warsaw,” which is “Varsovie.” It combines elements of the mazurka and the waltz (Music Dictionary). In the 19th Century, the dance migrated to the United States and became popular. Here, it was danced to the tune //Put Your Little Foot//. The Varsovienne arm hold also was used in square dances, contra dance, and even some ballroom dances for the United States (Wikipedia). While this is a mostly French dance, it became popular all over. It was wide spread throughout Europe, and even was popular in Scandinavian countries. Works Cited

“Varsovienne”. //Music Dictionary//. Web. 7 November 2011. .

“Varsovienne”. //Wikipedia//. Web. 7 November 2011.

Cultural - Samantha Schuster

The Varsouviana Polka is a type of dance which originated about in the 19th century as Europe was experiencing many changes. As it originated in Warsaw, Poland, it allowed for the people to bond together to create a sense of unity. This meant that the dance was not only common to the people, but also routine in the households as well ("Varsovienne"). As a culture, this song became part of their identity. When the people of Europe immigrated across the continent, and even to America, they brought with them their passion for this song ("Varsovienne"). The Varsouviana Polka allowed the people to hold on to something form their homelands. Although it tends to be an upbeat and jolly song, the use of it in such plays as, "A Streetcar Named Desire" can initiate a sense of anxiousness (Logan). Works Cited: Logan, Chloe. "The Significance of the Music in "A Streetcar Named Desire""//Associated Content from Yahoo! - Associatedcontent.com//. 8 Nov. 2008. Web. 06 Nov. 2011. "Varsovienne." //Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia//. Web. 08 Nov. 2011. .