A sock hop or sox hop, often also called a record hop[1]: 199 or just a hop, was an informal (but officially organized) dance event for teenagers in mid-20th-century North America, featuring popular music.

Apr 27, 2012 · The sock hop, a rockin' rollin' sock-footed dance craze of the 1950s, was loved by all dancing teenagers. It was a well-chaperoned dance full of good, clean fun and an economical way …

Sock hops can be a lot of fun, but where did they come from? Learn about sock hops at HowStuffWorks.

May 12, 2021 · It's called "sock hop" because the kids were encouraged to remove their shoes so they wouldn't scratch the school gymnasium floor.

To protect the polished wooden floors from scuff marks, students were required to remove their shoes, leading to the term “sock hop.” What started as a practical rule quickly became a defining feature of …

If you attended a few sock hops then you’ll remember how fun they were. If you didn’t then we’re sad to say you missed a whole lot of fun. Sock hops weren’t like formal school dances today. Instead they …

People have been hosting and attending sock hops for decades, but what makes a sock hop a sock hop? We're going to address the sock hop and what it is, how to get your 50s style on, activities, …