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Summary:

Alston in Overdrive is an in-depth analysis of Richard Alston's 2003 masterpiece Overdrive. Comprehensive analysis of how the choreography is structured as well as detailed discussion of Terry Riley's inspirational music Keyboard Study #1 mean that Alston in Overdrive is an essential resource for students and teachers of dance, music and the performing arts, as well as for Alston's wider audience.

Table of Contents:

• OVERDRIVE in 14 chapters : theatre & studio demonstration
• Interview with Richard Alston
• Music : keyboard study #1 / by Terry Riley.

Author/Creator:

Alston, Richard, 1948-

Contributors:

Riley, Terry, 1935-

Coldman, Richard

Richard Alston Dance Company

Place (Firm)

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Main Work:

Alston in overdrive: an essential DVD for teachers and students of contemporary dance, music and performance [by Alston, R.]

Alternate Titles:

Spine title: Richard Alston Dance Company: Alston in overdrive

Subjects:

Modern dance — Great Britain

Choreographers — Great Britain

Modern dance

Choreographers

Great Britain

General Notes:

Container title.
First performed in 2003.
"Production photographs by Catherine Ashmore".
Public performance rights included.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

ALS 2003 DVD

OCLC Numbers:

1053101605
156761115 [Invalid]