Māori Performing Arts

Not available in 2025

About this class

We aim to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the history and composition of various waiata and haka and understand a Māori world view from the bases of the Māori language and customary lore as expressed through the medium of the performing arts. At times work will be done individually, in pairs or in groups. 

The following topics may be covered:

• Performance components of haka

• Different genre of waiata

• People associated with Māori Performing Arts

• Pūrākau

• Tikanga

Performance is a compulsory part of this course

What it leads into in Year 11

This leads into Year 11 Māori and Year 11 Māori Performing Arts. 

What it leads into as career

With a good understanding of te reo Māori, Māori Performing Arts and Tikanga you can enter any workforce you want. This can include:

• Tourism 

• Hospitality

• Education

• Media

• Art 

• Health