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