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