Year 10 Te Ao Haka
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Matua J. Waititi.
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Puna o Ngā Mātauranga Māori.
Welcome to Te Puna, the Faculty of te reo Māori and Te Ao Haka, the Māori Performing Arts.
TE AO HAKA TAU 10
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Ao Haka Tau 10. Students will explore the many dimensions of Te Ao Haka, Māori Performing Arts. Students will investigate the performance elements and features of Te Ao Haka and strengthen their performance skills in kapa haka.
Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language, and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form. Te Ao Haka focuses on strengthening core skills in Māori Performing Arts.
Students will also have the opportunity to perform at events such as Polyfest and Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga as well as investigating well known national anthems from different iwi.
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Ao Haka!
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.