Māori Performing Arts Level 1 begins our exploration into the fundamentals of Te Ao Kapahaka & Māori Dance. Here we identify and discuss some basic elements and
research notable luminaries in these fields of performance. The course is equally balanced with written and practical components in both learning and assessment.
Prerequisites: A positive attitude to learning what may be a totally new and different subject, needs to be open to learning Maori traditions and some language.
Students will perform a full bracket at the Tōkihi ki Tua Secondary School's Competition!
CRITERIA
Kua matatau ki ngā kupu/ Know the words
Kua tika te mita o te reo, te whakahua i ngā kupu, me te hā/ Pronounce words accurately.
Kua tika te whai i te rangi/ Accurately follow the tune
Kua hāngai te tū, me te kori i te tinana/mahi-ā-ringa, ki ngā tikanga me te pūtake o te Māori performing arts bracket/Perform all actions confidently and competently.
10 credits
KNOWLDEGE:
Describe the component
Describe how to perform the component
Describe the origins of the component
Describe how Ngā puhi perform the component and why
UNDERSTANDING:
Demonstrate your understanding of each component through FOUR kapa haka items
CHOOSE four from the following: Whakaeke, Mōteatea, Waiata-ā-ringa, Poi, Haka and Whakawatea
WIRI
The shaking of the hands
TAKAHI
The Stomping of the right foot
PŪKANA
The widening and rolling of the eyes
WHETERO
The protruding of the tongue
You will perform an ethnic or cultural dance of Te Iwi Māori! Your dance will be the Whakaeke.