subject: Enjoying The Fifties - Years Later [print this page] Sock hops gained their popularity in the 1950's. These dances were popular among teenagers and took place in high school cafeterias and gymnasiums. They were simply about enjoying the music and dancing.
Due to their popularity, most dances held during that time were sock hops. These dances took place on varnished gym floors so the dancers had to remove their shoes before dancing. This made doing the Twist a lot easier.
These dances weren't much unlike the dances held now. Young adults attended these dances to spend time together and to enjoy the music and dancing. Rock and roll music was an essential ingredient of these dances also.
While it has been years since the first sock hop, they are still fun for teenagers even now. Teenagers still enjoy doing the dances popular during the fifties. They also still like wearing the types of clothing popular at that time.
These dances are still very casual. Just like they did back in the fifties, teenagers today dress up in jeans and t-shirts for boys and poodle skirts for the girls. Some my even wear saddle shoes.
The music today is still similar to the music played at the original sock hops, too. Rock and roll was the music of choice back then. Teenagers still enjoy dancing to songs by Elvis at these dances.
When these dances were first popular, teenagers attended without dates. Because of this, sock hops have become popular dances among young adults. Attending as singles has kept the level of romance at these dances to a minimum.
The fifties weren't as long ago as we tend to think. Time hasn't changed things that dramatically. Sock hops can be just as enjoyable for teenagers today as they were for teenagers in the fifties.
