Myth, Mind & Movement.
Be the Author of Your Own Story!
Myths come from our cultural depths. They let us travel to far-off lands, become a superhero, go on fantastical adventures and dive into the world of imagination.
All Home School 5th-10th grade students are invited to this FREE Myth & Arts Exploration Program at Peak Academy of Dance. Each Tuesday from 9:00-3:00, for 34 weeks, starting Tuesday, September 6th, students will dive into the myths.
They will start by exploring the mythic stories, amazing heroes, and fantastical lands from past cultures. Then they will learn to identify the reemergence of these themes in our present cultures; films, dance, music, theater, visual arts, literature, comics, environment, and imagination.
If students can recognize the stories and characters that are populating their world, it becomes easier for them to make choices to either stay in that story or create a new story.
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. at Peak Academy of Dance (26437 Conifer Road, Conifer CO 80433) Please let Danielle Heller know if you will be attending by email or phone. at danielle@peak-education.com or 303-518-2974
Note: This program is a collaboration between Peak Educational Services and Renaissance Innovation Academy.
To Qualify for the Program
You must be a state-registered Home School student.
You can only be enrolled in one extra program. (If you are already enrolled in another program, but still want to participate you can enroll on a tuition-based basis.)
You must be between 5th-10th Grade
You must plan on attending the 34 sessions, as attendance is critical.
Myth is adventure! Myth is imagination! Myth is lived!
Myth is adventure! Myth is imagination! Myth is lived!
Calendar: 2022/2023 School Year
Fall Semester:
September 6: Introduction to Myths
September 13, 20, 27: Myths in Books
October 4, 11, 18: Myths in Dance - Colorado Ballet/Dracula (6th)
Oct. 25 & Nov. 1, 8: Myths in Film - Guest Travis Loving
Nov. 15, 22 & Dec. 6: Myths in Visual Arts - Denver Art Museum (TBD)
Dec. 13, 20: Presentations Preparation-13, Presentation-20
Spring Semester:
January 10, 17, 24: Myth in Comics/Graphic Novels - Guest Travis Loving
Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14: Myth in Drama, (DCT) To Kill a Mockingbird (3rd)
Feb. 21, 28, Mar 7: Myths in Music/Poetry: (DSO) Lift Every Voice Youth (28th)
Mar 14, 28, April 4: Myth in Dreams & Imagination - Meow Wolf (TBD)
April 11, 18, 25: Myth in Environment: Botanic Gardens & Denver (TBD)
May 2, 9, 16: Presentation Preparation- 2, 9, Presentations-16
Typical Day
9:00-10:00: Yoga Inspired Movement & Mindfulness
10:00-10:10: Tea and Treats
10:10-11:00: Story Telling Time
11:00-12:00: Exploring the Story
2:00-12:45: Lunch
12:45-1:45: Translating the Myth
1:45-2:30: Active Imagination and Creation
2:30-2:50: Reflection
2:50-3:00: Clean-Up
