Level 2 MPA

“Mauria ake te poi, kia whitikina ki te hope, kia rewa ake te taiaha, tukuna kia ihi, kia wehi, kia wana” – Take up the poi and fix it to your side, raise the taiaha and

release your potential.”

Maori Performing Arts at Level 2 continues to develop the fundamental skills and knowledge gained from Level 1. We explore the minutiae of the many item types that

comprise a performance bracket, research traditional Maori games and explore Maori dance. The course is equally balanced with written and practical components in

both learning and assessment. Prerequisites: To have achieved in at least 50% of the Standards in Level 1 Maori Performing Arts