When dancers practice at home it is important that they use music that is the correct speed. When we perform or compete the musicians use a metronome to ensure they are playing at an appropriate speed for dancers. Below we list the different levels Burke Connolly dancers are in and the dances and speed of music they will need for practicing. Happy practicing!
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Level 1 (Beginner)
Reel: 122
Light Jig: 115
Level 2 (Beginner 2)
Reel: 122
Light Jig: 115
Slip Jig (Beginner/Novice): 122
Level 3 (Advanced Beginner)
Reel: 122
Light Jig: 155
Slip Jig (Beginner - Novice): 122
Fast/Traditional Hornpipe: 138
Fast/Traditional Treble Jig: 92
Traditional Set - St.Patrick's Day: 94
Level 4 (Novice - Prizewinner)
Reel: 113
Slip Jig: 113
Treble Jig: 73
Hornpipe: 113
St.Patrick's Day: 94
Job of Journey Work: 138
Level 5 & 6 (Championships)
Reel: 113
Slip Jig: 113
Treble Jig: 73
Hornpipe: 113
Traditional Set - St.Patrick's Day: 94
Traditional Set - Three Sea Captains: 96
Traditional Set - King of the Ferries: 130
Non-Traditional Set - Three Sea Captains: 71 (School Specific)
Non-Traditional Set - Blackthorn Stick: 69 (School Specific)
Non-Traditional Set - The Piper: 110 (School Specific)
Non-Traditional Set - Kilkenny Races: 110 (School Specific)