E-mail: mmarek@danberry.com
TAPS hosts monthly dances from September through May at its home
base, Conn-Weissenberger Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Road in North Toledo. It
also sponsors Bus trips to major Polka events in 7-Springs PA and
Frankenmuth MI.
President - Mike Marek
Vice Pres - Larry Holt
Sec'y - Judy Kwiatkowski
Tres. - Dolores Ziemanski
Sgt. at Arms - Tony Groch
Membership Info:
Membership can be purchased at any dance or [Click Here] for printable application form.
More info call 419-345-5928 or 419-691-5684.
Membership is only $5.00 per year.
Special Recognition:
TAPS (The Toledo Area Polka Society) was born over 25 years ago. Its founding members had a vision to
keep Polka Music alive. There's a concept that Polish music is very oom-pa-pa, very heavy and very old,
you'll find in today's Polish world that is just not the case. The bands have established more of a beat
and a sound that really attracts a young crowd.
A little untraditional, but it just goes to show you the
teens of today have their own way to enjoy polkas.
Encourage our youth for self expression in their own updated way to keep polka music alive for years to come.
It's all about FUN!
"In Heaven There Is No Beer" is a terrific polka documentary available on VCR at the
Toledo Library Audio/Video Dept. and can be ordered for pick-up at any branch
Toledo Area Polka Society
The Toledo Area Polka Society (TAPS) is a non-profit organization. It
started in 1982 when a group of polka enthusiasts met in an East Toledo
garage. From its early days at LaPark Nite Club, their purpose in
starting the group was simply to promote live Polish music. What started
out with 25 members grew to a one-time peak of approximately 750 members
before an aging core caused the group to plateau at its current level of
400 enthusiasts. Its first officers, Tom Ross president, Dick Reed vice
president, Ruth Silka treasurer, Delores Ziemankowski secretary, and
Walter Ziemankowski sergeant of arms set its direction in the early
days. It now hosts monthly dances from September through May at its home
base, Conn-Weissenberger Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Road in North Toledo. It
also sponsors Bus trips to major Polka events in 7-Springs PA and
Frankenmuth MI.
2012 TAPS Schedule of Dances
at Conn-Weissenberger Hall 2020 W. Alexis
•2/17/2013 Sunday Duane Malinowski Doors open at 12:30PM
Lunch at 1PM. and Music 2 to 6PM
•3/17/2013 Sunday Jimmy Rutkowski Band Doors open at 12:30PM
Lunch at 1PM. Meeting 1:30PM and Music 2 to 6PM
•4/13/2013 Saturday Steve Drzewicki Band Doors open at 6:30PM
Music 7 to 11PM
•5/18/2013 Saturday Stephanie & Her Honky Band Doors open at 6:30PM
Music 7 to 11 PM
•9/28/2013 Saturday The Knewz Doors open at 6:30PM
Music 7 to 11PM
•9/28/2013 Saturday Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago Push Doors open at 6:30PM
Music 7 to 11 PM
•11/17/2013 Downtown Sound Doors open at 12:30
Lunch at 1PM. Meeting 1:30PM and Music 2 to 6PM
Christmas Dinner Dance
Sunday, December 15
Randy Krajewski & the Czelusa Park All Stars
For More Information call Mike Marek @ 419-345-5928
or e-mail to mmarek@danberry.com
Checks for dues payable to: T.A.P.S. and send to:
Mike Marek
408 Hayes Rd.
Toledo OH 43615
(419) 345-5928
Note: Some dances are on Saturdays this year
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Snapshots above of some featured bands and happy polka dancing members of TAPS courtesy of Felix & Stella's Polka USA. Visit their website scroll down this page.
The sheet music cover displays dancers dressed in European finery, engaging in a polka.
Originating in Eastern Europe, polkas came to America after having gained popularity in
Parisian ballrooms and salons in the 1840's. The polka is just one example of the immigrant
influence on dancing style and technique.
