slam dancing
"Slam dancing" originated in the late 1970s in southern California and became popular in punk rock and hardcore music scenes.
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Definition
B2Concerts
(informal, slang)A vigorous and aggressive style of dance where participants intentionally bump and collide with each other, typically performed to punk rock or heavy metal music.
Example
- The crowd erupted into slam dancing as the band played their hardest-hitting song.
- Slam dancing in the mosh pit can be intense and exhilarating.
C1Music Culture
(informal)A form of dance involving rapid and forceful movements, often including stage diving and crowd surfing, popular in punk and hardcore music scenes.
Example
- Slam dancing is a hallmark of the hardcore punk scene.
- He broke his arm while slam dancing at a metal concert.
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