Maori Dance


	Kia Ora. The Maori of Aotearoa... Land of the Long White Cloud have a rich cultural tradition reaching back to ancient origins. Visit often. We are adding to this section as we receive the items.


	The Haka, poi balls, green stone jade and whale bone tiki's, piu piu's and korowai cloaks, tukutuku panels, wood carvings and art, tititorea, taiaha, and patu are just some of the terms that'll get any Maori excited to share with you. It's New Zealand - Aotearoa... Land of the Long White Cloud. Here you'll get started learning the art of the Maori poi balls. We've brought together a few instructions on how to twirl and basic motions. Get ready to also learn a Haka war chant. With the sound of the pukaea and the haunting chanting karanga, the Maori Haka will take you back in time to a place where tribal warfare seamlessly combined with artisan beauty, precise dance and hand-eye coordination using poi balls, clubs, and spears. Take a look at our growing collection.


		Maori Poi Balls Poi balls are percussive implements used by New Zealand women for telling stories, imitating natural sounds and motions for teaching purposes. $7.00				Maori Short Poi Balls Short poi balls have made dance routines quicker and added a percussive dimension to the haka and action songs. $4.00


		Maori Headband Our Maori headband is a great way to complete your costume. Inspired by traditional Maori motifs. $12.00				Maori Taiaha Students train years mastering the movements, balance, timing and coordination involved in using the taiaha. $450.00


		Maori Piupiu Skirt Performing dance groups (kapa haka) made up of men, women and children have worn the piupiu as a standard in dress when performing in a Haka. $400.00