WORKSHOPS
Harmony of Cultures
Presentations from the Pacific and Scotland
Pacific Curls is an exciting trio who have toured Europe, Australia, US
and New Zealand. Pacific Curls teach a range of instruments from Taonga
Puoro (Traditional Maori Instruments) such as Nguru, Koauau and Putorino
and Ukulele, Percussion, Guitar and Vocals as well as traditional Maori
and Scottish dance and song.
Pacific Curls offers an exciting range of school and public presentations
of Maori, Pacific and Celtic origin appropriate for pre-school, primary,
secondary and adult classes. With a wealth of touring experience and presentations,
Pacific Curls offer intimate workshop based classes, inspiring imagination
and creativity.
You can have
- Workshops - practical, tailor-made workshops customized to your needs.
- Maori, Pacific and Celtic based workshops - teaching dances and songs.
Workshops Offered
MAORI SONGS have a distinctive sound.
Workshop participants will learn a number of songs in the Maori and Samoan
language - a great workshop for lovers of pacific music, schools and choirs
interested in expanding their repertoires.
MAORI DANCE - Learn a number of dances
including, Kapa haka (traditional dance), action songs, body percussion
dances and tititoria - a traditional Maori stick dance taught to children
and adults alike. Safe and fun to learn this is a great workshop for all
ages
POETRY IN MOTION - TAONGA PUORO - KOAUAU / NGURU
/ PUTORINO (Maori flute workshops) - The traditional instruments
of the Maori are evocative and moving. Their sounds are deeply steeped
within Maori geneology. Participants will learn how tunes are played on
these instruments and the families of natural sounds with which they are
associated.
POI MAKING AND PERFORMANCE - Learn
how to make and perform the beautiful poi - a traditional performance
instrument of the Maori. The long poi is a beautiful and elegant performance
instrument which utilizes our sense of balance and beauty. The short poi
is a dynamic instrument that develops our awareness of rhythm and dexterity.
As part of the workshop you will learn some songs and dances incorporating
the poi.
GUITAR and UKULELE - All aspects of
how to play the guitar and ukulele, from beginners to advanced.
SCOTTISH
DANCE
- learn some Celidh dancing to get your feet tapping and your heart dancing!
What they've said …
Pacific Curls is a professional and accomplished group who presented an
exciting mix of traditional music and dance..
Jo Hurrell, Kadina Music Teacher, SA
The kids were spell bound as they encountered the instruments, dance and
percussion of Maori and Celtic culture. Pacific Curls' visit was a wonderful
participatory learning experience for the children.
Sue Pratten, Music teacher, Littlehampton Primary School
Hundreds of students were captivated by the sounds …. With the many sounds
of ukulele, guitar, Maori flute and fiddle… was an exhilarating sound
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, Kadina
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