What is a Sock Hop?

[andey55]

Hi
A sock hop is a dance, often held for teens, that first became popular in the 1950s, when the term was incidentally coined. Since dances were often held in school gymnasiums, dancers would often kick of their shoes and dance in socks or stockings so as to avoid marking up gym floors, and to get better slide in dances like the Twist, the Mashed Potato and others. Dances held might simply be referred to as sock hops, since the practice was so common.

Thanks

[dyson]

Hi
The sock hop was an informal sponsored dance at American high schools, typically held in the high school's own gym or cafeteria. The term sock hop came about because dancers were required to remove their shoes to protect the varnished floor of the gymnasium. These hops were a cultural feature of the 1950s and early rock and roll. The music was usually records, sometimes presented by a disc jockey. Occasionally there were also live bands.

Thanks

[alden]

Hi

For your information, Sock Hops got their name back in the 50s because the Principal always made the kids take off their shoes before the Big Dance in the Gymnasium... tonight you can keep your shoes on if you want, but you will have a hard time staying still as we bring back the fabulous dances of the 50s and 60s!

Thanks