Irish Dance (Riverdance) - Test
- 1. Which country is Riverdance associated with?
A) Scotland
B) England
C) Ireland
D) France
- 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) 2010
B) 1994
C) 2001
D) 1989
- 4. Which Riverdance performance was televised during the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994?
A) Opening act
B) Commercial break
C) Interval act
D) Closing act
- 5. Which world-renowned dance troupe has also performed Riverdance-style shows?
A) Lord of the Dance
B) Ballet Folklórico de México
C) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
D) Dance Theatre of Harlem
- 6. 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
- 7. What musical instrument is prominently featured in Riverdance performances?
A) Bodhrán
B) Violin
C) Piano
D) Guitar
- 8. Who composed the music for Riverdance?
A) Loreena McKennitt
B) Enya
C) Bill Whelan
D) James Horner
- 9. What dance movement is characterized by rigid upper body and intricate footwork in Irish dance?
A) Lilt
B) Reel
C) Jig
D) Treble
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