stage diving (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /steɪdʒ ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
Definition
The act of jumping off a stage, typically at a concert or music festival, and surfing on the hands of the crowd, often as a form of performance or to connect with the audience.
Examples
The punk rock band was known for their energetic live performances, which often included stage diving and crowd-surfing.
At the music festival, the crowd went wild when the lead singer started stage diving and surfing on their hands.
Stage diving is a popular way for musicians to interact with their fans and create a memorable experience at concerts and festivals.
How to Use stage diving
- stage dive into the crowd (verb phrase)
- to jump off the stage and into the crowd — "The lead singer stage dove into the crowd and started crowd-surfing."
- stage diving as a form of performance art (noun phrase)
- using stage diving as a way to create a memorable and interactive experience — "The theater company used stage diving as a form of performance art to challenge the audience's expectations."
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