About this standard
People credited with this unit standard can demonstrate knowledge of torowaewae, and perform torowaewae.
Level: 2
Credits: 6
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[Words on screen: This video gives examples of Waiata that can be used to demonstrate the categories of: Unit standard 13359, Demonstrate knowledge and skills of waiata level 2.]
Narrator: This video gives examples of waiata that can be used to demonstrate the categories of:
- Pao
- Waiata aroha
- Waiata tangi
- Patere
- Oriori
Level 2 assessment requires the student to perform items from memory demonstrating appropriate movement. Level 2 assessment does not require the student to perform in public to demonstrate competency.
Students from Skill New Zealand Rangatahi Maia programmes of Manaakitanga Aotearoa Trust in Rotorua, Pounamu ǰ Performing Arts in Auckland and students from Western Heights High School are featured in this video.
[Words on screen:
Category: Pao
Item: Hei hei]
Narrator: Pao, a chant with a beat.
[2 women and a man stand on screen to perform this chant.]
[Words on screen:
Category: Waiata aroha
Item: Rimurimu]
Narrator: Waiata aroha, a chant expressing love.
[A young woman stands to perform the chant.]
[Words on screen:
Category: Waiata tangi
Item: Tangihia mai ra.]
Narrator: Waiata tangi, a chant expressing sorrow.
[3 women stand on a stage to perform the chant.]
[Words on screen: Category: Patere
Item: Tera koia.]
Narrator: Petere, a chant done in a light haka style.
[5 young people stand on a stage to perform the chant.]
[Words on screen:
Category: Oriori
Item: Te whanau.]
Narrator: Oriori, normally done as a lullaby.
[2 women stand on a stage to perform the chant.]
[An image of the Māui productions logo being fished up by a ǰ bone hook comes onto the screen with the email address maui@tvnz.co.nz at the bottom of the screen.]
Torowaewae video (2:32 mins)
Watch examples of torowaewae that can be used to demonstrate all skills of torowaewae.