Irish Dance (Riverdance) - Quiz
- 1. Which country is Riverdance associated with?
A) France
B) England
C) Ireland
D) Scotland
- 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) 1989
B) 1994
C) 2010
D) 2001
- 4. 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
- 5. What dance movement is characterized by rigid upper body and intricate footwork in Irish dance?
A) Reel
B) Treble
C) Jig
D) Lilt
- 6. What musical instrument is prominently featured in Riverdance performances?
A) Guitar
B) Violin
C) Bodhrán
D) Piano
- 7. Who composed the music for Riverdance?
A) Loreena McKennitt
B) Bill Whelan
C) Enya
D) James Horner
- 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) Commercial break
B) Opening act
C) Closing act
D) Interval act
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