Julia Edwards
Trinidadian dancer and choreographer (1933–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American author who occasionally used the pseudonym Julia Edwards, see John R. Coryell.
Julia Edwards (1933 – 24 May 2017) was a Trinidadian dancer and choreographer. Known as the "Queen of Limbo" or "First Lady of Limbo", she was responsible for popularizing limbo dancing as a performance in the 1950s and early 1960s, and for inventing many of its variations.
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Born | 1933 |
Died | 24 May 2017 (aged 84) San Diego, California, United States |
Nationality (legal) | Trinidadian |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
Years active | 1947–c.2000 |
Known for | Popularizing and developing limbo dancing |
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