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Overdrive Lecture Demonstration & Evening Performance DVD
Filmed at Sadler's Wells in March 2010, this DVD is an excellent resource for those studying Richard Alston and his choreographic style.

The DVD includes:

  • Analysis and demonstrations of company repertoire including Overdrive (2003) and Movements from Petrushka (1994)
  • A question and answer session with Richard Alston and the company 
  • Matinee performance of Overdrive
  • Full evening performance of Overdrive, Movements from Petrushka and To Dance and Skylark
  • A small resource pack that includes programme notes, analysis and extension tasks 

Price: £20

 

Alston In Overdrive DVD
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.

The DVD includes:

  • Full performance of Overdrive by Richard Alston Dance Company
  • Lecture/demonstration material
  • Interview with Richard Alston in which he talks about his work and his choreographic process
  • Interviews with Terry Riley and Steffan Schleiermacher discussing the score

Price £25.50

 

Into Overdrive A Teacher's Guide
This guide acts as a companion to the DVD Alston in Overdrive.

Into Overdrive provides a step-by-step approach to choreography that builds on the successful completion of each task. It contains detailed lesson plans and extension tasks, worksheets and assessment sheets.

Price: £15.50

 

Essential Alston DVD
A choreographer discusses his work

Essential Alston is an invaluable resource for anyone studying or teaching dance, choreography, dance history or dance appreciation at GCSE, BTEC, A/AS or Degree level. This unique insight into the work of world-famous choreographer Richard Alston is also indispensable for those teaching dance in the context of Performing or Expressive Arts.

The DVD includes:

  • Extracts from Alston's work in performance, including Rumours, Visions (1994), Okho (1996), Light Flooding Into Darkened Rooms (1997) and Brisk Singing (1997).
  • Lecture/demonstration material
  • Interview with Richard Alston in which he talks about his work and choreographic process
  • Interviews with dancers from the company

Price: £25.50


Essential Alston Teacher's Booklet
To accompany the Essential Alston video, this free downloadable booklet contains a 7000 word essay by Sarah Rubidge which puts Alston's work in the context of British Contemporary dance and discusses his choreography and working methods with direct reference to the video. The booklet can be found in Articles to Download.

 

Gypsy Mixture and Nigredo DVD
These two works by Richard Alston perfectly demonstrate the range of his choreography and musical taste - from the infectiously fast-moving and colourful Gypsy Mixture to the sculptural beauty and dark emotion of Nigredo.

Following the popularity of Alston's 2003 piece Overdrive, this DVD offers a brilliant complement, especially for students new to his work.

The DVD includes:

  • Films of Gypsy Mixture and Nigredo
  • Wide-angle view option with each piece to assist analysis
  • Interviews with Richard Alston explaining the background and structure of each piece

Price: £25.50

"I strongly recommend this sophisticated, entertaining and absorbing DVD to anyone; whether they have an academic interest in the construction of Richard Alston's choreography or just a passing fancy to see some excellent contemporary dance whenever they wish." - londondance.com

Read the full londondance.com review

 

Gypsy Mixture Resource Pack
The Gypsy Mixture Resource Pack provides important background facts for teachers including information about the music, costumes and source materials. Interviews with Richard Alston, Rehearsal Director Martin Lawrance and dancers from the company give further insight into the work. Detailed workshop ideas are also included.

Price:£15.50

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  • A full colour image of Francesca Romo performing in Overdrive, image by Catherine Ashmore

    Overdrive DVD

  • A full colour image of Richard Alston Dance Company dancer, Maria Nikoloulea performing Overdrive, image by Catherine Ashmore

    Into Overdrive Teacher's Guide

  • A full colour image of the Essentaial Alston DVD cover featuring Richard Alston directing the company and four smaller images of the company performing

    Essential Alston DVD

  • A full colour image of the cover of the Gypsy Mixture & Nigredo DVD image by Chris Nash from the 2004 production of Gypsy Mixture featuring a male and female dancer on a purple lit background

    Gypsy Mixture & Nigredo DVD

  • A full colour image of the front cover of the Gypsy Mixture Resource Pack featuring an image by Chris Nash of a male and female dancer performing Gypsy Mixture on stage