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What is haka dance?

Haka is a traditional genre of M?ori dance. This painting dates from c. 1845. Haka ( / ?h??k? /; singular haka, in both M?ori and English) are a variety of ceremonial dances in M?ori culture. Haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment.

When did Team New Zealand perform a haka?

Team New Zealand performed a haka before their debut game against Team USA at the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, on 1 December 2011; however, it was unexpected and the arena music was still playing. It has since become an expected tradition.

Why did the All Blacks chant a haka?

The choreographed dance and chant popularized around the world by the All Blacks derives from "Ka Mate", a brief haka previously intended for extemporaneous, non-synchronized performance, whose composition is attributed to Te Rauparaha (1760s–1849), a war leader of the Ng?ti Toa tribe.

Why do people perform haka?

In modern times, various haka have been composed to be performed by women and even children. In some haka the men start the performance and women join in later. Haka are performed for various reasons: for welcoming distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals.