- 1. Which country is Riverdance associated with?
A) Scotland
B) Ireland
C) France
D) England
- 2. Which Riverdance performer gained international recognition for his tap dancing?
A) Michael Flatley
B) Maria Pagés
C) Colin Dunne
D) Jean Butler
- 3. In what year did Riverdance premiere?
A) 1994
B) 2010
C) 2001
D) 1989
- 4. Which world-renowned dance troupe has also performed Riverdance-style shows?
A) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
B) Dance Theatre of Harlem
C) Lord of the Dance
D) Ballet Folklórico de México
- 5. What dance movement is characterized by rigid upper body and intricate footwork in Irish dance?
A) Reel
B) Lilt
C) Treble
D) Jig
- 6. What musical instrument is prominently featured in Riverdance performances?
A) Violin
B) Bodhrán
C) Guitar
D) Piano
- 7. Who composed the music for Riverdance?
A) James Horner
B) Bill Whelan
C) Enya
D) Loreena McKennitt
- 8. Where did Riverdance first receive standing ovations that led to its global success?
A) Eurovision Song Contest
B) Broadway
C) West End
D) Carnegie Hall
- 9. Which Riverdance performance was televised during the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994?
A) Interval act
B) Closing act
C) Opening act
D) Commercial break
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