Groups spend night dancing at ’50s sock hop

Christine Rafa, of Crestwood, dances with RJ Woodworth, of Lockport, at the ’50s sock hop on Saturday, Jan. 25. Mike Lorenz/22nd Century Media

A group of people dance during the Legion’s ’50s sock hop on Saturday, Jan. 25. Photos by Mike Lorenz/22nd Century Media

Lockport Swing Thing instructor Jessica Endres dances in her poodle skirt at the ’50s sock hop.

Russell Smith, of Manteno, dances with Christine Rafa, of Crestwood, at the ’50s sock hop. The two dance at the Lockport Swing Thing.

Sean Hastings, Editor

4:00 am CST January 28, 2020

The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies took over the American Legion bar room for the ’50s sock hop on Saturday, Jan. 2

Hits from the ’50s and more recent songs played throughout the Legion and, two-by-two, couples made their way to the floor.

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