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