9MPA

9 Māori Performing Arts

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Paora Teka.

Māori Performing Arts provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to haka (traditional Māori war dance), mau rākau (traditional war dance using Māori weaponry), waiata and moteatea (songs and chants).

Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1 focuses on the practical use of māori performing arts such as wero (welcoming visitors through a challenge),haka and waiata tautoko for the pohiri process.

Pathway

Key Competencies