Dance
SOUTH PACIFIC CULTURE AND ABORIGINAL STUDIES
“Held the students’ attention… (students) gave them a standing ovation! I’ve never seen that before!”
— FATHER MICHAEL GOETZ SECONDARY SCHOOL, MISSISSAUGA
Taonga (Treasures)
Grades:
K-6, 7-8, 9-12
Audience Maximum:
350
Price per performance:
$876 + GST
Taonga (Treasures) is an energetic and visually stunning performance which celebrates the unique traditions of New Zealand's Maori culture. The performance is brought to life through stunning choreography, music and song. The distinct treasures of the Maori are made real to students through action songs as the famous haka (warrior dance) and other Maori songs and dances that use traditional implements and colourful costumes.
People of the Pacific
Grades:
K-6, 7-8, 9-12
Audience Maximum:
350
Price for performance:
$876 + GST
People of the Pacific is a dazzling, rhythmic spectacle, bringing to life the traditional songs and dances of New Zealand’s Maori and neighbouring South Pacific cultures. In addition to pieces from New Zealand, students will be thrilled by the choreography, music and colourful costumes from Tahiti, Hawaii, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
- Presentations are adapted for the age and grade level of the audience
Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Workshops
Grades:
Adapted to grade level
Audience Maximum:
30 students (one classroom)
Performance and a workshop:
$1,236 + GST
In addition to a full dance theatre performance, members of Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre offer students a comprehensive introduction to the Maori People of New Zealand and the people of the Pacific through an interactive dance and music workshop.
- 45-60 minutes in length
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Celebration of cultures through dance and music, communities from around the world
Expectations:
- Identify music, dance, stories, myths and legends from a variety of cultures
- Distinguish between a variety of dance forms, using specific criteria (steps, music, costumes)
- Communicate thoughts and feelings about the music and dance using language and a variety of art forms and media (drawing, movement, song or computer)
Tour Availability:
- November 16-December 4, 2009 & February 15-March 5, 2010
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage (30' x 20')
- Minimum room temperature 21°c
- Request for gymnasium to be heated night before performance