Dance 19 concludes this set with a more driving, vigorous waltz style. It is distinctive for its slightly more complex rhythmic energy and varied texture compared to the earlier dances.
At Henle 2 this is a beginner-level piece, where steady coordination between the hands is the main hurdle. The main demands: a waltz lilt that needs charm and a flexible left hand; fast passage work that stays light and even at tempo; and precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece.
The primary challenge is to maintain the dance tempo without losing clarity in the passage work.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
A level or two down with the same spirit — ideal if this piece is still out of reach.
Where this piece's skills lead: slightly harder works making similar technical demands.
Lesser-known works by the same hand, at a comparable level.
Dance 19 is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of Dance 19 lasts about 2 minutes.
Dance 19 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Dance 26 by Clark Kimberling, Dance 24 by Clark Kimberling, Dance 21 by Clark Kimberling — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.