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From Limbo to the Bunny Hop
Retro Dances for Fun and Fitness
By Charlene Torkelson
In the center of your skirt, cut a circle for the waist. The circle should be large enough for your dancer to pull on over the hips. Measure the waist and cut a piece of wide elastic about two to three inches smaller than your measurement. Stitch the ends together forming a circle of elastic. Place the elastic over the center hole in the skirt right side to right side. Pulling on the elastic to fit the waist hole, stitch the elastic to the skirt. The felt will pucker slightly to fit the elastic.
This skirt was called a poodle skirt because the image of the poodle that decorated the lower edge of the skirt front. Iron-on versions are available in most sewing stores or simply make your own with tufts of fabric or paints. Remember to put on the collar and leash. Now your dancer is ready for the retro dances and your sock hop. So turn on the music and twist the night away!
