Polka Roots It is speculated that Polka dancing began in Czechoslovakia in the early 1800s. A schoolmaster noted the dance of a servant girl, who was said to have imitated the way Polish women (Polkas) dances. The dance swept through Paris in the spring of 1844, and became the subversive counter-cultural dance of the time.	Sponsors The Slavic Festival is a member of the Community Arts Partners of Sugar Creek. Through events like the Slavic Festival, we are committed to improving the quality of life in the community. To learn more about how your business or organization can join the Community Arts Partners Program, contact us. Thanks to these companies, organizations and individuals for sponsoring the 2010 Community Arts Program, and the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. $5,000 - GOLD $1,500 - BRONZE KCP&L Bob & Jake Welch CONTRIBUTORS Burns & McDonnell Cochran Head Vick & Co., P.A. Pro-Built Products Sugar Creek Optimist Club Superior Electrical Construction, Inc. Zimmer Companies IN KIND City of Sugar Creek Courtney Ridge, Landfill LLC Salva O'Renick Williams Scotsman Plus a special thanks to these Sugar Creek organizations and the countless individuals who work to bring the Slavic Festival to life. Fraternal Order of Eagles Knights of Columbus Moose Lodge Optimist Club St. Cyril's Altar & Rosary Society Sugar Creek Business & Civic Club Sugar Creek Shockers Football Team VFW Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.