Caribbean dance in intermediate state (5)
I believe the answer is:
limbo
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'caribbean dance' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'intermediate state' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'in' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for limbo that I've seen before include "Steps beneath bar" , "Period of uncertainty" , "W.Indian dance" , "(Under bar) dance" , "Unresolved state" .)