Māori Haka Expression
•Year 8
•Dance
•Distributed around room perimeter, easily accessible to groups
Alternative: Tambourines, hand drums, or wooden blocks if drums unavailable
Positioned centrally for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker or tablet with good volume
Mark group performance spaces and warm-up relay lines
Alternative: Spot markers or tape lines on floor
Musical instruments that produce sound when struck, shaken, or scraped
The ability to guide and direct others towards a common goal
A regular pattern of beats in music or movement
Performing together at exactly the same time
Showing emotion and meaning through face, voice, and body language
Traditional Maori ceremonial dance involving chanting, dancing, and facial expressions
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, oral communication, and creative expression through chanting
Character development, emotional expression, and performance skills
Exploring New Zealand, Maori homeland, and cultural geography
Learning about Maori culture, traditions, and the historical significance of Haka
Understanding rhythm, beat, and percussion instruments in cultural context
Teamwork, leadership, cultural respect, and building confidence through performance
Move continuously between groups during practice, position centrally during whole class sections
Watch for cultural respect, group cooperation, and individual confidence development
Step in when groups struggle with timing, cultural appropriateness, or inclusion issues
Always demonstrate with full commitment and cultural respect, emphasise connection between traditional and contemporary elements
Minimum 15m x 12m clear space for group work and movement activities
Non-slip surface suitable for jumping and dynamic movement
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safely positioned
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