9MPA – Year 9 Māori Performing Arts – 1 Semester

This course focuses on performance. Students will learn and perform waiata, waiata-ā-ringa, haka and possibly poi as the main component of the programme. Items learned will come from three sources. The first of these will be waiata and haka that are common to Papanui High School, the second will be waiata and haka relevant to our region, while the third will be well-known anthems identifiable with other iwi around the country.

Students will also focus on skills such as vocal control, posture, takahi, wiri and pūkana that will enhance their ability to perform.