Cultural Expression and Choreographic Creativity Through the Haka
•Year 6
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout dance space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker with phone/tablet
Pre-prepared with action and device tables
Alternative: Whiteboard sections for each group
Large enough for all group members to see clearly
Alternative: Random number generator app, numbered cards
Ensure all are working before distribution
Alternative: Whiteboard markers if using boards
Pre-loaded and tested: 'Haka Maori: Frederico Palma Remix' and 'Ka Mate Chants Maoris'
Alternative: Traditional Maori music, drumming tracks
A method of creating dance where random elements like dice determine movement choices
Dancers performing the same movement but starting at different times
All dancers performing the same movement at exactly the same time
The spatial arrangement of dancers in the performance space
The energy, force and flow of movement - sharp, smooth, explosive, sustained
Dancers facing each other and performing opposite movements as if looking in a mirror
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with dance terminology, descriptive language for feedback and reflection
Probability and chance through dice rolling, pattern recognition in sequences, timing and counting
Creative composition principles, understanding how chance can enhance rather than limit creativity
Maori culture and traditions, significance of Haka in New Zealand heritage
Rhythm and timing, structure and composition in both music and dance
Teamwork and collaboration, accepting unexpected outcomes, constructive feedback skills
Central position with ability to see all groups, move freely to provide individual group support
Group collaboration, creative problem-solving, safe movement execution, appropriate energy levels
Step in if groups struggling with chance process, conflicts over creative decisions, or unsafe movement
Model enthusiasm for chance results, demonstrate how unusual combinations can create powerful effects
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space per group, non-slip surface essential
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, appropriate for dynamic movement and formation changes
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation routes maintained
Sign up free to access 3 complete units per month, unlimited activity library, and your personal locker.