An alternate spelling/reference for the same virtuosic work by Liadov, characterized by its high-energy rhythmic pulse. It represents a significant display of Russian Romantic keyboard writing.
At Henle 5 this is a late-intermediate piece — technically substantial, with musical demands to match. The main demands: fast passage work that stays light and even at tempo; continuous sixteenth-note figuration that must ripple, not chatter; and precise articulation — the difference between crisp and blurred is the piece.
Beyond that, expect sharp dynamic and character contrasts held together in one arc.
Focus on the stamina required for the continuous sixteenth-note motion in the right hand.
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.
Dance of the Amazon (Op.65) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 of the Amazon (Op.65) lasts about 4 minutes.
Dance of the Amazon (Op.65) 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 of the Mosquito by Anatoly Lyadov, Barcarolle by Anatoly Lyadov, Alla Tarantella by Jean Louis Nicodé — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.