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"Dam Khafif" Bonus Quiz/Assessment

Welcome to "Dam Khafif", a Bonus Quiz/Assessment offered in Module #1 of "4 Keys to Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment" by Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School.

In this Quiz/Assessment, you´ll be invited to check how much of the concept of "Dam Khafif" you´ve integrated, so far, in your dance and life. 

As you answer the questions in the quiz, you´ll also receive guidance on how to bring more of this concept into your reality.

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Question 1 of 15

What does "Dam Khafif" mean?

 

Go back to the replay of our Live Masterclass #1, if necessary. 

A

"Dam Khafif" means a Passionate Heart.

B

"Dam Khafif" means, literally, "Light Blood". But it refers to an open, light, kind, and playful heart.

C

"Dam Khafif" means a "White Heart". A pure person who has no impure thoughts or feelings within.

Question 2 of 15

What´s the opposite of "Dam Khafif"? 

 

Go back to the replay of our Live Masterclass #1, if necessary.

A

The opposite of "Dam Khafif" is "Dam Tehil" which means "Heavy Heart".

B

The opposite of "Dam Khafif" is "Dam Gamed" which means "Heavy Heart".

C

The opposite of "Dam Khafif" is "Dam Tehil" which means "Heavy Blood" and refers to a person with a heavy, dense, resentful heart.

Question 3 of 15

How important is it to DANCE FROM AN EMOTIONAL PLACE?

A

It´s essential to dance from an emotional place. That´s one of the keys to authentic Egyptian Dance and authentic Living.

B

Dancing from an emotional place is relevant when we´re dancing romantic songs. Otherwise, it´s totally optional.

C

Dancing from an emotional place is not important at all. A dancer needs to dance - to move -, that´s it.

Question 4 of 15

Does the quality of your heart affect/shape your dance?

A

No, it doesn´t.

B

Yes, it does. The quality of my heart shapes my dance because it shapes my energy and the creative choices I´ll make.

C

Yes, it does, whenever I´m dancing a love song and I need to express a romantic feeling.

Question 5 of 15

Does the quality of your heart affect/shape your life?

A

Not really. I know a lot of terrible people who lead a happy and peaceful life.

B

It does but only in regards to our personal relationships.

C

It does. The quality of my heart shapes my life because it shapes the energy that I exhale and all my interactions - with myself and with others.

Question 6 of 15

Are we supposed to become Saints? Perfect human beings who never feel jealousy, hatred, envy, or any other "negative" emotion? 

A

Nope. We´re humans and we´ll make mistakes but we can nurture a kind, light, loving heart.

B

Yes, that´s the goal. I´m not sure if we can achieve it but it´s worth trying.

C

Nope. Human beings are inherently bad and we must resign to our innate condition.

Question 7 of 15

How often do you judge and criticize other people?

A

Very often. Everyone does it. It´s not a big deal.

B

Often. But I guess that´s normal.

C

Some times. But I´m aware that´s wrong and I do my best not to judge or criticize other people. I make a conscious effort to focus on myself and on my self-development.

Question 8 of 15

How often do you think, feel, and speak evil words/gossip about other people?

A

Often. Then again, everybody does it. It´s natural.

B

Rarely. And when I catch myself being destructive, I stop myself on the tracks. It´s not supposed to be this way - I have better things to do with my time and energy.

C

Some times. I actually enjoy it. Who doesn´t love a good old gossip? It´s relaxing and everyone does it.

Question 9 of 15

Are you able to forgive the ones who have hurt you?

A

Nope. They hurt me so, they must suffer for it.

B

Not really. Why should I? Justice must be made.

C

I try. Some times, I don´t succeed; but I try. I´m aware that forgiving the ones who have hurt me is a gift I offer myself. It lightens my heart up; it cleans it. It´s good for me.

Question 10 of 15

Are you able to feel the music when you´re dancing?

A

Yes, I am. Even if that means I forget about the movement for a while.

B

Never. First, I focus on the movement. Then, if I can, on the music. It turns out I can´t multi-task so, the music is never my focus.

C

Yes, I can feel the music when I´m dancing but only if I´m improvising and I don´t care about my dance.

Question 11 of 15

Do you feel the movement when you´re dancing? Do you actually enjoy it while you do it?

A

Yes, I take time and space to enjoy the movement, when I´m dancing. That´s part of my emotional connection to my body and a part of sensuality.

B

No, I just try not to lose track of the music and of the movement. I can´t feel a thing.

C

Wow! Feeling the music, feeling the movement, and knowing what the hell is going on while I dance is too much to ask. I either focus on one thing, or on the other.

Question 12 of 15

Pick the 3 concepts that best describe your interactions with the most important people in your life. 

 

(pick the option closer to your personal answer)

A

Passionate. Critical. Supportive.

B

Loving. Vulnerable. Understanding.

C

Judgemental. Loving. Supportive.

Question 13 of 15

Pick the 3 concepts that best describe your Dance.

 

(pick the option closer to your personal answer)

A

Sweet. Spontaneous. In Control.

B

Real. Heart-Centered. Free.

C

Fierce. Competitive. Strong.

Question 14 of 15

Do you take yourself and your dance too seriously? Are you unable to lighten up and have fun?

A

If I respect myself and my dance, I must take them seriously. Having fun is for "amateurs".

B

Isn´t that normal in dancers? We want to become "serious", respected, admired. That´s natural and yes, I do it.

C

I respect myself and my dance but I don´t take them too seriously. In the end of the day, we´re alive and we can celebrate it. We must enjoy ourselves while we can.

Question 15 of 15

Which, from these 3 action steps, are the most efficient when it comes to OPENING YOUR HEART AND OPERATING FROM IT?

A

Giving and receiving love. Being the most fabulous person in the room. Laughing a lot.

B

Being the person I wish to have by my side. Giving and receiving love. Judging and criticizing less - supporting myself and others.

C

Being generous. Making sure I´m a person everyone loves. Receiving the good things in life.

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