Te ao haka

What is the basic structure of the Te Ao Haka external?

For your own Te Ao Haka performance:

Identify 2 key features

Identify 2 elements

Explain why and how they are used

For another culture's performance:

Identify 2 key features

Identify 2 elements

Explain why and how they are used

Then compare similarities and differences between the two performances.

What is ihi?

Ihi is the essential force, power, or energy coming from the performer.

It is the sense that the performer is putting genuine power and conviction into what they are doing.

What is wehi?

Wehi is the awe, respect, or emotional response created in the audience.

What is wana?

Wana is the interaction/relationship between the performer and the audience, where the energy and emotion of the performance connects with the audience.

How are ihi, wehi and wana connected?

The performer demonstrates ihi through their energy, commitment and performance qualities. This can create wehi, an emotional response of awe or respect in the audience. The resulting connection between performer and audience contributes to wana.

What are performance elements?

Movement, Space, Time, Energy, Sound, Relationships, Costume, Facial expression, formation

Why are facial expressions important in haka?

Facial expressions communicate emotion, intention and intensity. They help performers connect with the audience and strengthen the message of the performance.

This contributes to ihi, wehi and wana because the performers demonstrate commitment, create an emotional response and establish a connection with the audience.

Why is vocal expression important?

Changes in volume, pitch, rhythm and tone communicate emotion and intention. Powerful vocal delivery can increase the energy of the performance and help establish a strong connection with the audience.

Comparison Structure

Don't discuss performances separately; constantly connect them using similarities, differences, and impact.

Excellence Comparison Requirements

Explain what element is used, how it is used, why it is used, its impact, similarities/differences, and significance.

Tempo in Te Ao Haka

The speed or pace of a performance; fast tempo creates excitement/urgency, slow tempo creates tension/seriousness.

Dynamics in Te Ao Haka

Changes in volume, intensity, or force of sound/performance used to emphasise moments and build tension.

Aspects of Voice in Te Ao Haka

Volume, pitch, tone, pace, rhythm, pronunciation, vocal intensity, repetition, chanting/singing, and silence.

Characterisation in Te Ao Haka

Communicating character, identity, personality, emotion or role through voice, movement, facial expression, and gesture.

Point of View in Te Ao Haka

The perspective from which the performance communicates ideas, stories, or experiences.