Māori Performing Arts Courses

Connect with Māori culture through kapa haka and traditional performance

Do you have a passion for kapa haka, theatre, or Māori music? Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is the world’s only educational institution that offers Māori performing arts courses from foundation through to postgraduate levels.

The Māori performing arts are powerful vehicles of knowledge that showcase te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and uniquely Māori forms of storytelling and creative expression. Guided by experts with industry experience, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is proud to support, nurture and foster excellence in the field.

Why study Māori performing arts with us?

Develop an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the Māori performing arts, from the cultural scholarship of tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, composition, publication, and research, through to the practical study of waiata (song), haka, chant, and whakataetae (competition).

Along with gaining a deep understanding of indigenous arts, you’ll develop the skills and self-confidence needed for:

• Leadership roles in kapa haka at a professional level

• Teaching, performance, tourism, or media careers

• Preserving traditional performing arts in your community