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Aimed at experienced performers this course explores the main elements of moteatea, waiata-a-ringa, poi and haka, while introducing mau rakau (taiaha, patu and tewhatewha) and taonga puoro (purerehua, hue, putatara, pukaea, koauau and putorino) to emphasise performance based kapa haka, including composing, planning sets, achieving balance between traditional and contemporary elements, kakahu (costume) and the dynamics and parameters of theatre in performance.
Designed for experienced performers, this course explores advanced elements of moteatea, waiata a-ringa, poi, haka, mau rakau. New material includes taonga puoro (purerehua, hue, putatara, pukaea, koauau and putorino), kakahu (costume), te whare tapere (performance space), drama and theatre, and Polynesian performing arts (Hawaii, Tahiti). Students learn ancient, historical and sacred classic tribal anthems including: Ka riro ra Pou, Wairangi, Te tau o Mataatua, Hei te po, Mangumangu taipo, Pinepine te kura, Ka eke ki Wiwi, Poia Taku Poi and Kura tiwaka. Students are taught composition, texts and the poetry, imagery and symbolism of song and compose a short original waiata.
Any 22 points in 200-level courses in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 44 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, orby permission of the Head of School.
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Grant Kururangi
Domestic fee $995.00
International fee $4,153.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies .