Norwegian Dance: Rørospols

Rørospols (or pols from Røros) is a traditional dance from the Røros area in Sør-Trønderlag province, Norway. Here it is being danced at Norway’s national folk music and dance competition, NM i Folkemusikk 2009 (which combined Landskappleiken and Landsfestivalen) by Tom Sears and Margot Sollie. Rørospols has an asymmetrical beat in three. This beat and the steps are specific to the Røros area of Norway. Variations of the dance exists in different parts of Røros. Tom and Margot are “Class A“ Rørospo