Grand Burlesque, Trial of Skill or Challenge Dance
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The Grand Burlesque, Trial of Skill or Challenge Dance was a version of the famous challenge dances[1] done by Minstrel companies in the mid-1800s. Performed in Cape Town under this title on 25 November 1865 by the OIO Christy's, when they joined forces with the Ray and Cooper Company for a farewell performance. The evening also included performances of other pieces from Ray and Cooper's own repertoire - Cousin Tom (Roberts) and The Virginia Mummy (Anon.).
