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