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