Dance
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit immerses Year 8 students in the powerful tradition of Māori Haka, exploring how movement, voice, and collective energy combine to tell cultural stories and express deep emotion. Through progressive skill development, students learn to perform with authenticity, unity, and cultural respect whilst developing their own expressive capabilities. The unit culminates in a group performance that demonstrates both technical precision and emotional connection.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use movement and voice together to tell powerful stories and express deep emotions?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can percussion and group leadership enhance the emotional expression and unity of traditional Maori dance?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use movement memory and precise timing to create powerful group performances that tell cultural stories?
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Lesson 4
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How can we demonstrate team spirit through powerful, coordinated movement that tells a story?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we create powerful group formations that enhance our Haka performance and demonstrate unity as a tribe?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we inspire and connect with our audience through the power of the Haka?
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