The Límbo is an integral part of Trinidad and Tobago folk dance. The Limbo dance, was a ritual performed at 'wakes' in Trinidad from the mid 19th century does not appear to have any roots in West Africa where most African traditions within the diaspora have emerged.

It is believed that its part of the memory of the slaves entering the ships and having to bend,because the holding area was not too high. One have to remember that it was designed for cargo not humans.

Limbo refers to a dancer dancing under a stick, held up by a person on each end of the stick or a stand, without knocking or touching the stick. If the dancer is successful he must repeat this again and again with the bar lowered each time.

In the  1960's a Fire limbo was introduced. The Fire Limbo is a normal Limbo with the exception of the stick, it is set on fire burning while the dancer performs, with occasionally the dancer having a lighted torch, blowing alcohol from the mouth to the torch for an explosive bursts of flame. The Fire Limbo.This dance was made famous by the limbo Queen Julia Edwards who adapted and turned the ritual into the stage performance as it is today, spreading it throughout the world.
Visit the Afro Caribbean Video Link  to see the Limbo dance.