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What are the types of traditional Maori dance?

Haka:

- A powerful, vigorous dance performed by men, often as a war dance or challenge.

Poi:

- A graceful dance involving swinging weighted balls attached to cords, often performed by women.

Ka Mate:

- A haka made popular by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.

Kapa Haka:

- A collective term for traditional Māori performing arts, including dance, music, and oratory.

Waiata-ā-ringa:

- A dance that uses hand movements and gestures to tell stories or convey emotions.

Whakawhiti korero:

- A dance that involves the exchange of stories or messages through movement.

Moteatea:

- A dance that combines singing and dancing, often accompanied by musical instruments.

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