The Polish Dance.

    Josef Neruda a music teacher in 1830, noticed a young Bohemian woman named Anna Slezáková dancing in an unusual way to a local folk song called "Uncle Nimra Bought a White Horse."  Many beleive that Anna was the creator of the 'Polka Dance.'  Historians believe the polka evolved as a quicker version of the waltz. Polka is also the official state dance of Wisconsin. Most Americans love the features of the dance as it moves with the oom-pah sounds from the tuba and banjo. Many of us remember the first time we saw our parents dancing to the 'Springtime Polka.' Let this be the first tune  that you and your toddler will dance to.

    'Dancing With Your Toddler Contest' celebrates the fascinating world of human motion. Specifically the toddler motions. The hearts of parents from across the globe become warm and giddy when they watch their toddlers dance for the first time. Parents become amazed at their toddlers' gymnastic skills, twists, and uncoordinated arm flappings.     

    Toddlers’ creativity through movement is exciting to watch. Toddlers inspire us in unexpected ways. Toddlers are always moving from one adventure to another. If it moves, toddlers will move with it!

        In this contest we want parents to join with their toddler to create dances that are not just dysfunctional, not well-executed, clearly improvisational, but always joyous. Remember, the key goal is celebration through motion, love, laughter and inspiration. Your video clip will inspire the whole world!. So, roll up your sleeves, let your imagination run wild, and start recording those humorous moves as you and your toddler dance the night away!

      We can't wait to see what you come up with! Thank you for sharing your dancing toddler video clips with us!

Update: The entry deadline has been extended to July 4th! You can enter as many times as you want!