BTEC Dance takes a holistic view of Dance education at Post-16 level and provides the opportunity to develop high skill levels in Contemporary Dance (an essential style for Dance Colleges) and also varying forms of Jazz Dance. The course is delivered in a vocational context; therefore the majority of study will take place in our purpose built dance studio and the students will make up part of Tripudio Dance Co, Lutterworth College’s own Dance Company. There is a theoretical element to the course where students will develop knowledge on two key Dance practitioners and will demonstrate these skills through a written task in controlled conditions. Practically, students will be assessed in a variety of contexts; solo, duo, trio and large group performances and will also be assessed on their ability to work as an effective company member. Students will be required to take part in regular self-assessment and evaluation in order to develop their skills; this information will be kept in a Performers logbook. Students will also be required to take part in fitness classes, developing strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility levels. Practical work will be performed in full scale dance shows to live, paying audiences as well as to other schools, through studio performances and younger peers. The 2 year course is made up of 4 units and is the equivalent 1 A Level.