Glendale Community College » Dance » Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2020

Question #1

In the Mevlevi Sema, what do the sikke (conical hat), tennure (skirt) and cubbe (cloak or cape) of the participants represent?

A. The Sufi vow of poverty

B. The unseen center, sun, and planets

C. Tombstone, shroud, and grave

D. Wisdom, purity, and humility

Question #2

While performing the Sema, Sufis…,,

A. Turn to the right

B. turn with one hand facing up and one facing down

C. Turn with their hands on their hips

D. Turn towards the left