Perform Te Ao Haka With Excellence

Perform Te Ao Haka With Excellence

NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard 3.2 Te haka a Tāne Rore! Year 13 Te Ao Haka

WALT: Understanding Te Ao Haka Excellence

Identify the three achievement levels: Paetae, Kaiaka, Kairangi Understand what constitutes 'performing', 'communicating', and 'expressing' Recognise the importance of ihi, wehi, and wana in performance Connect performance to appropriate hui and kaupapa

Te Ao Haka Disciplines & Categories

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Choosing Your Performance Context

Brainstorm appropriate hui or events for your performance Consider: Matariki, Wiki Hākinakina, Ahurei, Koroneihana Think about your audience - their familiarity with Te Ao Haka Discuss kaupapa and significance of your chosen event

Key Performance Components

Kupu (words) - clear pronunciation and meaning Mita (intonation) - appropriate vocal expression Rangi (tune) - melodic accuracy and style Kākahu (costume) - appropriate cultural dress Nekehanga (choreography) - precise movements and timing

"Whakaharatau, whakaharatau, whakaharatau"

Practice, practice, practice Excellence comes through dedicated rehearsal Building muscle memory and emotional connection Developing authentic expression of cultural narratives

Demonstrating Ihi, Wehi, and Wana

Ihi - spiritual power and presence Wehi - fear or awe-inspiring quality Wana - authority and control These qualities elevate performance from good to excellent Must be authentic, not performed superficially

Assessment Criteria Pathway

Planning Your Performance Excellence

Select your discipline and three categories Choose appropriate hui/event context Plan how to show stylistic differences between categories Design moments for audience connection Identify opportunities to demonstrate leadership

Success Strategies for Excellence

Research the cultural context and narratives deeply Practice with feedback from cultural mentors Record rehearsals to identify areas for improvement Connect personally with the stories you're telling Perform with genuine respect and cultural understanding Remember: this is about cultural expression, not just performance