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