What to do

You will perform three different categories within a single discipline of Te Ao Haka in a classroom setting. 

Part 1

In discussion with your kaiako, you will select a Te Ao Haka discipline. Within the discipline you have selected, you will choose three categories to perform. Although performances may be takitahi or takirōpū you must demonstrate individual competence.

As a group, think about which discipline and categories you would like to be assessed on, and consider which will allow you to:

  • demonstrate the key features and elements of the chosen discipline using deliberate and appropriate movements 
  • show the pūrākau or narratives and technical artistry appropriate to the style of each category, and how meaning is given to categories and disciplines through appropriate expression
  • clearly show the stylistic differences between the categories through precise execution
  • demonstrate how different components affect performance (kupu, mita, rangi, kākahu, kaihaka, poi, rākau, nekehanga)
  • perform the discipline with high energy levels, and with ihi, wehi and wana
  • give the best possible demonstration of your skills through your performance.

Think about the reasons why you have chosen this discipline, and its three categories, as doing so may help you to think about your performance.

Part 2

Develop your performance using the rangahau you have conducted in Part 1.

Whakaharatau, whakaharatau, whakaharatau!

Practice your performance and consider each time whether the style of the performance is appropriate for the discipline and the selected categories. For each category you perform, find the style which you think is most appropriate and clearly conveys the narrative.

Think about how you are working together as part of your performance, and the role which you have on stage. How does your performance contribute to the overall performance?

Consider how an audience might perceive the performance. Does it show that you:

  • have an understanding of both the discipline and the selected categories?
  • have thought about the required components of your performance?
  • can perform the categories with ihi, wehi and wana?

You will perform three different categories within a single discipline of Te Ao Haka in a classroom setting. 

Part 1

In discussion with your kaiako, you will select a Te Ao Haka discipline. Within the discipline you have selected, you will choose three categories to perform. Although performances may be takitahi or takirōpū you must demonstrate individual competence.

As a group, think about which discipline and categories you would like to be assessed on, and consider which will allow you to:

  • demonstrate the key features and elements of the chosen discipline using deliberate and appropriate movements 
  • show the pūrākau or narratives and technical artistry appropriate to the style of each category, and how meaning is given to categories and disciplines through appropriate expression
  • clearly show the stylistic differences between the categories through precise execution
  • demonstrate how different components affect performance (kupu, mita, rangi, kākahu, kaihaka, poi, rākau, nekehanga)
  • perform the discipline with high energy levels, and with ihi, wehi and wana
  • give the best possible demonstration of your skills through your performance.

Think about the reasons why you have chosen this discipline, and its three categories, as doing so may help you to think about your performance.

Part 2

Develop your performance using the rangahau you have conducted in Part 1.

Whakaharatau, whakaharatau, whakaharatau!

Practice your performance and consider each time whether the style of the performance is appropriate for the discipline and the selected categories. For each category you perform, find the style which you think is most appropriate and clearly conveys the narrative.

Think about how you are working together as part of your performance, and the role which you have on stage. How does your performance contribute to the overall performance?

Consider how an audience might perceive the performance. Does it show that you:

  • have an understanding of both the discipline and the selected categories?
  • have thought about the required components of your performance?
  • can perform the categories with ihi, wehi and wana?

How to present your learning

Perform three categories within the same discipline of Te Ao Haka. Your kaiako will assess the three categories during your performance. Your performance will be recorded for assessment and moderation purposes. There is no time requirement for the performance. 

Perform three categories within the same discipline of Te Ao Haka. Your kaiako will assess the three categories during your performance. Your performance will be recorded for assessment and moderation purposes. There is no time requirement for the performance. 

Timeframe

Teacher to provide.

Teacher to provide.

Getting started

Throughout your Te Ao Haka journey, you will have learnt how kapa haka is linked to, revitalises and retains te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. 

You will have learnt and built upon your knowledge of the different features and elements (see the glossary for definitions of these terms) within Te Ao Haka, which are required to communicate and express your intentions.

Think about the different categories within the disciplines of Te Ao Haka.

Examples of categories include:

Mōteatea

  • aroha
  • tangi
  • pao.

Waiata ā-ringa

  • aroha
  • poroporoaki
  • whakahāwea.

Only the following categories can be tied to the disciplines of whakaeke and whakawātea: 

  • kaupapa whānui 
  • whakanui 
  • aroha 
  • whakapapa. 

An exhaustive list of categories and separate definitions for the categories of kaupapa whānui, whakanui, aroha, and whakapapa can be found in the Subject Glossary for Te Ao Haka https://ncea.education.govt.nz/arts/te-ao-haka?view=subject-glossary

Kupu Māori

  • takitahi – individual
  • takirōpū – group
  • rangahau – research
  • mita – intonation/elocution
  • rangi – tune
  • nekehanga – choreography
  • kaihaka – person participating in kapa haka
  • whakaharatau – practice
  • horopaki – contexts
  • āhuatanga Māori – natural Māori features or aspects
  • kākahu - garment, cloak, costume
  • pūeru - clothing

Throughout your Te Ao Haka journey, you will have learnt how kapa haka is linked to, revitalises and retains te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. 

You will have learnt and built upon your knowledge of the different features and elements (see the glossary for definitions of these terms) within Te Ao Haka, which are required to communicate and express your intentions.

Think about the different categories within the disciplines of Te Ao Haka.

Examples of categories include:

Mōteatea

  • aroha
  • tangi
  • pao.

Waiata ā-ringa

  • aroha
  • poroporoaki
  • whakahāwea.

Only the following categories can be tied to the disciplines of whakaeke and whakawātea: 

  • kaupapa whānui 
  • whakanui 
  • aroha 
  • whakapapa. 

An exhaustive list of categories and separate definitions for the categories of kaupapa whānui, whakanui, aroha, and whakapapa can be found in the Subject Glossary for Te Ao Haka https://ncea.education.govt.nz/arts/te-ao-haka?view=subject-glossary

Kupu Māori

  • takitahi – individual
  • takirōpū – group
  • rangahau – research
  • mita – intonation/elocution
  • rangi – tune
  • nekehanga – choreography
  • kaihaka – person participating in kapa haka
  • whakaharatau – practice
  • horopaki – contexts
  • āhuatanga Māori – natural Māori features or aspects
  • kākahu - garment, cloak, costume
  • pūeru - clothing