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Limbo (dance)
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 derived from the original purpose of the dance which is to help a dead loved one's soul escape the state of Limbo. It is performed for one week after a funeral.
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