Year 10 Maori Performing Arts
10MPA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. Rameka.
Recommended Prior LearningAn interest in Māori Performing Arts / Kapa Haka.
This course is for students who are current or potential performers in kapa haka or have an interest in Maori Performing Arts (Te Ao Haka).
To apply the skills taught, students must first learn the theory or ideas behind the action. So basically, students will learn to understand why before they do. To challenge students and to move them out of their comfort zones, they will be introduced to the use of patu and rākau as well as foot movements unique to Ngāti Tuwharetoa.
Students will learn about the history of Kapa Haka and look at the variety of performing arts costumes and regalia. They will also have the opportunity to gain a Toi Whakaari Māori Level 1 Unit Standards if they demonstrate a good level of learning.
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Pathway
Students taking this course are looking at possible careers in the NZ Tourism industry where Maori/Cultural tourism may be at the forefront of an operation. Conversely, it may be there merely because it is one of the students' main interests oir they are in the school kapa haka group and wish to expand on their knowledge and skills.