The Challenge Dance

The Challenge Dance is the name of a Christy's style Minstrel dance routine done by the Amateur Coloured Troupe.

Based on the tradition of "challenge dances" brought over from the USA by the Christy's Minstrels.

See further Amateur Coloured Troupe

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 278-9

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