Middle Eastern Dance Techniques

This quiz will test your knowledge of Middle Eastern dance techniques.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic hip movement in Middle Eastern dance?

  1. The shimmy
  2. The undulation
  3. The circle
  4. The figure eight
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic arm movement in Middle Eastern dance?

  1. The snake arms
  2. The butterfly arms
  3. The undulation
  4. The figure eight
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic footwork in Middle Eastern dance?

  1. The grapevine
  2. The box step
  3. The cha-cha
  4. The waltz
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance?

  1. Belly dance
  2. Dabke
  3. Raqs sharqi
  4. Baladi
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern music?

  1. Maqam
  2. Oud
  3. Darbuka
  4. Tabla
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance costume?

  1. Bedlah
  2. Galabeya
  3. Thobe
  4. Abaya
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance jewelry?

  1. Coins
  2. Beads
  3. Feathers
  4. Scarves
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance prop?

  1. Veil
  2. Sword
  3. Cane
  4. Fan
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance performance?

  1. Solo
  2. Group
  3. Cabaret
  4. Street
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance competition?

  1. Hafla
  2. Mawazeen
  3. Raqs sharqi
  4. Baladi
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance festival?

  1. Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre
  2. El Gouna Film Festival
  3. Luxor African Film Festival
  4. Sharm El Sheikh International Film Festival
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance school?

  1. Studio
  2. Academy
  3. Conservatory
  4. University
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance teacher?

  1. Professional
  2. Amateur
  3. Certified
  4. Uncertified
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance student?

  1. Adult
  2. Child
  3. Male
  4. Female
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of Middle Eastern dance career?

  1. Performer
  2. Teacher
  3. Choreographer
  4. Producer