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Body Movements in Haka

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Body Movements in Haka

Māori haka performers demonstrating body movements

📚 Part 1: Haka Body Movement Knowledge

1. What is the te reo Māori word for "body"?

Kanohi

Tinana

Ringa

Waewae

2. Match the English words with their te reo Māori translations:

Face = ________________

Hand = ________________

Foot = ________________

Strength = ________________

3. Which body movements are commonly used in haka? (Tick all that apply)

Pātua (striking hands/fists)

Kanohi kihai (intense facial expressions)

Pēke (throat slap)

Tū tū (strong stance)

Ballet positions

4. What does "mana" mean in the context of haka?

Speed of movement

Power and prestige

Type of dance

Musical rhythm

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Body Language in Haka

5. Explain why body movements are important in haka performance. Use at least two reasons.
6. Describe what emotions or messages the following haka movements might communicate:

Pātua (striking movements): _________________________________

Kanohi kihai (intense facial expressions): _________________________________

Strong tū tū stance: _________________________________

7. How does body language in haka help express Māori identity and culture?

🌍 Part 3: Extension - Cultural Connections

8. Think of another culture that uses specific body movements or gestures to communicate meaning. Name the culture and describe one example:

Culture: _________________________________

9. Reflection: After learning about haka body movements, what is one movement you found most interesting and why?

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