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Siva Samoa – Open Age – Beginners – Level 3
$104.05
This course is for students who completed the level two course successfully. Upon completion of this course students will learn how to use nifo oti in a siva taualuga as well as expanding on the Siva ipu popo from level two, cultural knowledge will include Social Hierarchy, Cultural protocols, costume making, sustainable practises and ancient stories from Samoa. Students under 13 years of age can also join however it will be a higher level of difficulty.
Course Information
SIVA SAMOA LEVEL THREE OPEN AGE 13+ (or has previous siva experience and would like to learn Nifo oti)– this course is for students who completed the level two course successfully. Upon completion of this course students will learn how to use nifo oti in a siva taualuga as well as expanding on the Siva ipu popo from level two, cultural knowledge will include Social Hierarchy, Cultural protocols, costume making, sustainable practises and ancient stories from Samoa. Students under 13 years of age can also join however it will be a higher level of difficulty.
- 8 weeks of video lessons- released every Saturday at 9am AEST.
- Week nine is assessment week- whereby students are required to send in video of the waiata- a ringa and complete a quiz based on information shared throughout term
- It is recommended that students send in progress videos every two weeks, to receive feedback, assistance with technique.
- Upon completion of assessment students will receive report and Certificate of Completion.
Instructor
Maryjane Schwenke
Maryjane has extensive experience on the local and international stage in Polynesian cultural arts and performances spanning over 20 years.