You must have heard of popping, locking and dropping, well, that is the popular Old School dance styles, which made waves back in the early seventies. However, with changing times, people moved on to much more energetic and free dancing style, named as Hip Hop, which was regarded to be the New School counterpart. With less movements on the floor, this style became popular with habits such as c-walk, etc.

The music got evolved too, receiving a makeover by Hip Hop, and bringing in new styles like, rapping and beat boxing, all of which grew out from the famous New York City area of South Bronx. Music and dance is incomplete with the costumes, and for the New School version, loose clothing made its name, since it allowed for free movement.

Sweat pants and loose trousers made their way for dancers, since they allowed them to transfer or move around with ease. However, they weren’t too baggy, which might end up giving them a hurdle. For the upper part of the body, tight T’s and loose T’s were preferred for females and males respectively, and for a more stylish look, some people do wear hooded jackets.

However, the most attention goes to the shoes, since they are official mode of movement for all the dancers, so they need to be perfect in all ways. Shoes which allow for comfortable movement on the floor, without getting stuck to it, are the ones that almost all dancers used. And they are popular, as they don’t put a strain of the legs, when the dancers swing or jump, etc.

Being funky, Hip Hop encourage other accessories too, like bands and at times, jewelry as well. One more thing that came along with the New School era was graffiti, which is widely connected to Hip Hop, making them blend with each other quite well.

One distinct benefit of an online dance school can create a huge, strong salsa community which enables the student to feel part of a group and share experiences with other avid salsa dancers. They have websites, online forums and networking sites that cater to this. This will not only promote camaraderie but your social skills as well.

A very fun era for dance was the 1950′s. It had a very unique style and music. The clothes that were worn at that time were also very happy. If you are trying to think of a fun dance theme for the summer, consider a sock hop dance theme. 50′s costumes can be light weight and work perfectly for warmer months. A sock hop also allows dancers to better identify to know the classic songs and styles of the 1950′s.

Make the dance fun by dressing the part. Bring the joy of the 50′s costumes to the dance. Poodle skirts and rolled up jeans are easy ways to pull off 50′s costumes.

A sock hop dance works great for groups. There are many styles involved with the dance, making the dates of the optional. If you have to find a theme for a school dance or church event, a theme in 1950 will suit with the dance well.

If you are going to be attending a sock hop dance, practice some 50′s dance steps ahead of time. Online videos on youtube or google can give you some good starting points. There are popular dance moves of the era that can be easily found.

Memorizing a few popular dance styles can make the dance more interesting. Learn the cha-cha-cha, jitterbug, or the twist. Other fun dance moves of the time are swing and the mashed potato.

If you are not having a lot of luck with online videos, look to other sources of media for inspiration. The movie “Hairspray” showcases many fun dance moves from the 1950′s, as does the TV show “American Dreams”. They showcase the style of 50′s costumes you may want to use as well.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun. Dressing up in 50′s costumes and dancing can be so much fun. Going all out with music and have a fun times with your friends.