Year 8 Māori Performing Arts (8MPA)

Overview

This is an introductory module to Māori Performing Arts that builds on knowledge and skills in both language, movement, and culture.

What will I learn?

• • Understand key features of movement and describe how they are linked through whakapapa.

  • Waiata using single poi.

  • Pūrakau Creation and Ngāi Tahu and how they are expressed through haka and waiata.

  • Demonstrate principles of manaakitanga and mana in a cultural context through haka pōwhiri.

Where does this course lead?

Year 9 Māori Performing Arts

Kapa haka

Indicative costs

For all indicative course costs please see the Course Costs Page.