sock hop

     

Sock Hop or soc hop (rarely) is a term coine in the 1950s in the United States, following the growth in popularity of rock and roll, to refer to informal sponsored dances at American high schools, typically held on the grounds of the high school itself in the gymnasium or cafeteria. Music was often recorded, sometimes live.

Trivia about sock hop

  • It's a shoe-free dance held in the school gymnasium