slamdancing
/ˈslæmˌdænsɪŋ/
verb
- To dance in an energetic, aggressive style by bumping into other dancers, typically at a punk or rock concert.
- Fans began to slamdance in front of the stage when the guitar solo started.
- They used to slamdance at every local punk show in the 1980s.
- She learned to slamdance safely by keeping her elbows down and watching for falls.
noun
- A style of energetic, often aggressive dancing done at punk or rock concerts where dancers intentionally bump into each other.
- The crowd at the punk show erupted into slamdancing as soon as the band started playing.
- He got a bruise on his shoulder from the slamdancing at the concert last night.
- Slamdancing can look chaotic, but regulars know the unwritten rules of safety.