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