Glendale Community College » Dance » Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2021

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 unseen center, sun, and planets

B. The Sufi vow of poverty

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 their hands on their hips

C. Turn towards the left and turn with one hand facing up and one facing down