Cultural Expression Through Haka-Inspired Dance
•Year 5
•Dance
•Positioned where all students can hear clearly, volume appropriate for space size
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speaker dock
Primary: 'Haka Maori: Frederico Palma Remix' by Karmin Schiff and Frenk DJ, Performance: 'Ka Mate Chants Maoris' by Te runga Rawa
Alternative: Spotify playlist, downloaded MP3s on device
For filming final performances if time permits, ensure battery charged and memory available
Alternative: Smartphone, school camera, recording device
For displaying learning objectives and success criteria clearly visible to all students
Alternative: Large paper sheets, interactive whiteboard
To help groups define their performance areas and maintain appropriate spacing
Alternative: Masking tape, chalk marks, floor spots
A creative method where dance movements are generated through random selection or improvisation techniques
When dancers perform the same movement but start at different times, creating a ripple effect
The spatial arrangement or pattern that dancers create on the performance space
The quality of movement including speed, force, flow and control - from sharp/sudden to smooth/sustained
When all dancers perform exactly the same movement at exactly the same time
The connecting movement or moment that links different sections of a dance together smoothly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing vocabulary related to dance and movement, discussing cultural traditions, creative writing about performance experiences
Understanding visual composition through formation work, creating dynamic visual effects, appreciating cultural art forms
New Zealand location and landscape, Pacific island cultures, understanding how environment influences cultural expression
Learning about Maori culture and New Zealand heritage, understanding cultural traditions and their significance, exploring how dance preserves cultural stories
Understanding rhythm, tempo and musical structure, responding to different cultural music styles, creating movement that complements musical elements
Teamwork and collaboration skills, respecting cultural differences, building confidence through performance, emotional expression through movement
Central position during whole class work, circulate actively during group development, position for optimal viewing during performances
Watch for collaborative communication, technical accuracy of dance elements, cultural sensitivity in movement quality
Step in if groups struggle with organisation or inclusion, provide immediate feedback on cultural appropriateness, support technical development
Always demonstrate with cultural respect, explain context of movements, show technical elements clearly with exaggerated examples for visibility
Minimum 12m x 8m clear space for whole class performance, additional area for group work with defined boundaries
Clean, dry, non-slip surface essential for dynamic movement and formation changes, no obstacles or hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, first aid trained staff available, clear evacuation route maintained, contact procedures known
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