NZQA registered unit standard
22760 version 3
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Title
Perform a new Māori dance
Level
3
Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to perform a
new Māori dance.
Classification
Māori Performing Arts > New Māori Dance
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 22758, Identify new Māori dance; Unit 22759,
Demonstrate new Māori dance; standards at Level 2 or above
from the subfield Reo Māori.
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
New Māori dance is an integration of Māori and non-Māori dance disciplines.
Examples of Māori dance disciplines may include – haka, waiata-ā-ringa, waiata, poi,
mōteatea, whakaraka. Examples of non-Māori dance disciplines may include –
hip-hop, oceanic, jazz, ballet, rock’n’roll, ballroom, tap, line, aerobics, contemporary
dance. Body conditioning disciplines are also accepted as dance disciplines and
may include – mau rākau, martial arts.
Dance disciplines refer to all forms of dance styles, dance forms and dance
techniques.
Kaupapa for this unit standard refers to the theme, mood and purpose of the new
Māori dance.
Stagecraft refers to the technical aspects of theatre, film and video production eg
scenery construction, lighting, costumes, makeup, props, stage management,
recording and mixing of sound.
Movement refers to centring, gravity, balance, posture, gesture, rhythm, moving in
space and breathing.
Ihi refers to the projection of a performer’s personal magnetism which elicits in the
beholder a response of awe or respect.
Wehi refers to the awe in which charismatic performers or performances are held.
Wana refers to the excitement generated by a performer or performance.
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Examples of choreographic technique may include – arrangements, directions,
formations, interaction, levels, orientations, patterns, planes, relationships, rhythm,
space, and tempo. Blocking, Contact improvisation, Dance improvisation.
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NZQA registered unit standard
3
22760 version 3
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Assessment
Assessment may take place in a learning environment or in a public performance.
Assessment of skills may occur in individual or group settings, but each candidate
must demonstrate individual competence.
Performance must be at least five minutes in length.
Iwi variation is incorporated in assessment against this unit standard and refers to
special features unique to an iwi.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Perform a new Māori dance.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A new Māori dance is performed in relation to a kaupapa.
1.2
Technical skills are evident in the performance.
technical skills include – stagecraft, choreographic technique,
movement;
evidence of at least two examples for each technical skill is
required.
Range
1.3
Performance demonstrates an understanding of the kaupapa.
1.4
Performance generates ihi, wehi, and wana.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 19731 and unit
standard 19732.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 May 2006
31 December 2013
Review
2
17 November 2011
N/A
Revision
3
10 December 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22760 version 3
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016