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