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