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Limbo is a novelty dance that originated on the island of Trinidad. The dancer
moves to a Caribbean rhythm, then leans backward and dances under a horizontal
stick without touching it. When several dancers compete the stick is constantly
lowered until only one dancer who has not touched the stick or the floor is
left.
The name is said to be derived from the original purpose of the dance, which
was to help a dead loved one's soul escape the state of Limbo. It is performed
for one week after a funeral. It is also possible that the name comes directly
from the English of Trinidad; Merriam-Webster lists the etymology as "English
of Trinidad & Barbados; akin to Jamaican English limba to bend, from English
limber"
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