Dance Music

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There are two categories here because music that's good for dancing to isn't always the best for practice. The practice section should remain a listing of tunes/collections suited for use in practice sessions. These selections may also be just fine for dancing to in a more public setting but there are frequently more "attractive" pieces that can be used. Obviously the placement of a given work is subjective.

For dancing

Music that really gets your toes to tapping and makes you want to get up and dance.

Step

• The Unseen Dance
• Letting Go
• The Complete Sharon Shannon
• Radical Mestizo

Set

• Dance Music of Ireland by Matt Cunningham. Well worth the cost for anyone serious about ceili & set dancing.

Ceili

• Dance Music of Ireland by Matt Cunningham. Well worth the cost for anyone serious about ceili & set dancing.

For practice

Music that's easy to follow and good for use in practice sessions.

Step

• Dancing Through Ireland
• The Irish Fiddler
• The Best of DeDannan
• The Best of Patrick Street

Set

• Dance Music of Ireland by Matt Cunningham. Well worth the cost for anyone serious about ceili & set dancing.

Ceili

• Dance Music of Ireland by Matt Cunningham. Well worth the cost for anyone serious about ceili & set dancing.