The music for La Bohemienne, or the Heel-and-Toe Polka, as it is popularly termed, is in 2-4 time. It is danced as follows:

FIRST STEP.

Place left heel on the floor in second position, resting on right foot, count one; bring the toe of left foot behind the right, count two; and take full polka step, count one, two, three.

SECOND STEP.

Place the right heel on the floor, resting on left foot, count one; bring the toe of right foot behind the left, count two; then take full polka step, count one, two, three.

The Heel-and-Toe and the Plain Polka are alternated throughout the dance.