Sadie Hawkins dance

In the United States, the Sadie Hawkins dance (also known as a snow ball, snowball, or a Tolo) is a school dance, usually occuring in high schools, in which female students invite male students. This is in opposition of normal school dance traditions, such as prom, where male students invite female students. Traditionally, the Sadie Hawkins dance occures during the winter in November, December, or January. The Sadie Hawkins dance is one of three dances that most high schools hold, the other two dances being prom and homecoming.

The Sadie Hawkins dance is named after the Li'l Abner comic strip character Sadie Hawkins.

Alternate Names

In some parts of the U.S., the Sadie Hawkins dance is referred to as a Tolo, a name derived from the Chinook Jargon word meaning to earn or win. Sadie Hawkins is also referred to as the snow ball or snowball, a reference to its occurence in the winter months. In Latter Day Saint Culture, girl's choice dances are known as "Preference".

See also

• Sadie Hawkins
• Prom dance, the most popular high school dance.
• Homecoming Dance, another popular high school dance.