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