Te Ao Haka

Whilst it is an advantage for aakonga to have had some kapahaka experience, it is not a prerequisite for this course. A passion to learn and achieve within a Te Ao Māori context is the only recommendation. 

• Students will learn about the features, elements and discipline/s of Kapahaka and develop both a practical and theoretical understanding of:

  • Composition and composers

  • Historical contexts of kapahaka performance

  • Social and political commentary via kapahaka performance

  • Whakapapa, history and Te Reo Māori me ōna tīkanga. 

  • Traditional and contemporary Māori culture and Māori Performing Arts

The course offers the flexibility for both practical and theoretical assessment to take place in a variety of learning environments including the classroom, ASB PolyFest, OSC Oceania, OSC International Week, Ahurea Te Tino Rangatiratanga, other community events. 

• ASB PolyFest in term 1 is the first assessment opportunity for US22756 Perform a bracket and AS91981 Perform a Te Ao Haka item to respond to a local kaupapa. 

• Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga in term 4 is a further opportunity for the above standards to be assessed. 

• There are generally no associated course costs for this subject

• Kapahaka performances may require a participation cost