Introduction

Lesson 1

Theory 1 - Understanding the constituent feature of Overdrive
Practical 1 - Understanding the use of music in Overdrive and how to use a range of dynamics
Resource Sheet 1 - Constituent features worksheet
Resource Sheet 2 - Photographs from Overdrive
Audio clip 1
Video Clip 1 - Explanation of the music from Overdrive
Video Clip 2 - Music from Overdrive- melody and layering
Video Clip 3 - Relationships and staging
Audio clip 2

Lesson 3

Theory 3 - Understanding the staging of Overdrive
Practical 3 - Developing solos and duets
Resource Sheet 5 - Stage directions
Resource Sheet 6 - Space, dynamics and actions worksheet
Video Clip 7 - Entrances and Exits
Video Clip 8 - 'Dovetail'
Video Clip 9 - Space, action and dynamics
Video Clip 10 - Taught phrase

Lessons 5 & 6

Theory 5 - Exploring actions, space, dynamics and relationships in Overdrive
Theory 6 - Understanding how to respond to an essay question
Practical 5 & 6 - Exploring choreographic devices
Resource Sheet 8 - Action, space, dynamics and relationship worksheet
Resource Sheet 9 - Photographs from Overdrive
Video Clip 15 - Comparing the men and women
Video Clip 16 - Complements and contrasts

Lesson 2

Theory 2 - Understanding dynamics and pathways
Practical 2 - Developing movement in reference to Alston's principles of movement
Resource Sheet 3 - Pathways
Resource Sheet 4 - Exploring actions
Video Clip 4 - Phrasing
Video Clip 5 - Comparing rehearsal and performance
Video Clip 6 - Opening of Overdrive

Lesson 4

Theory 4 - Understanding the use of phrasing and manipulation of motifs
Practical 4 - Exploring partner and contact work
Resource Sheet 7 - Photographs from Overdrive and ways to develop a motif
Video Clip 11 - Counting and accenting
Video Clip 12 - Manipulating movement
Video Clip 13 - Relationships
Video Clip 14 - Points of contact

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