"Not holding dotted notes long enough"

"You use dots in a session??"


It was a joke (surely!?!)

I still take exception to John's use of the term 'dancing' when he means 'Morris Dancing', as if that's all there was.
Like the cleric on radio the other week who used the term Christian when (from the context) she meant Anglican.

If my calculations are anywhere near right.
His link played at about 85 bpm.
This Irish jig is being danced at about 116
This square dance at 124
These two clips of Playford dancing are about 120, which is the speed most clubs dance at nowadays.
However, this display team dancing is dancing at over 180, probably more like the speed Cecil Sharp had in mind when he revived the dances. Too fast for my taste/ability, but has a bit of life in it.

The speed needed depends on what you are doing in the beat. A smooth walk needs fastish music. Running, skipping. leaping, need different speeds.

I can't begin to estimate the correct speed for a Tango, vienese Waltz, Ballroom waltz or any other form of dance, but I'm sure they all have a range that is comfortable to those who know.