Riders Of Rohan

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s dance Inveran reels with 2s+3s. 2s end facing out
9-16 Reels of 3 across: 1M+2s and 1L+3s. To start 1s cross down, 2s dance up sides, 3s pass RSh then 1M passes 2L LSh, 1L passes 3L LSh. 1s end passing RSh to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance diagonal reels of 4 with 1st corners and pass RSh to face 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance diagonal reels of 4 with 2nd corners and pass RSh to face 2nd corners again
33-40 1s dance 6 bar reels of 3 on opposite sides (RSh to 2nd corners) and 1s cross RH to 2nd place own sides

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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Rohan is a kingdom of Men known for its skilled horsemen, the Rohirrim. The Riders of Rohan, also known as the Rohirrim, are a Germanic warrior-society, often likened to the Anglo-Saxons, and are characterized by their masterly horsemanship and embodiment of the "northern heroic spirit." The name "Riders of Rohan" reflects their association with horseback riding and their role as a formidable cavalry force.

In Tolkien's works, the Riders of Rohan play a significant part in the defense of Middle-earth against dark forces, particularly in the events depicted in "The Lord of the Rings" series.

The term "Rohan" itself is derived from Elvish rokkō, which means "swift horse for riding", combined with a suffix frequent in names of lands. The Rohirrim, or the Horse-lords, were a horse people settling in the land of Rohan, named after them.

The name Rohirrim was mostly used by outsiders: the name they had for themselves was Eorlingas, after their king Eorl the Young who had first brought them to Rohan. The term Helmingas was used to refer to the followers of and descendants of King Helm. The armies of Rohan were largely horsemen, and their basic tactical unit was the éored, which means "a unit of cavalry, a troop" in Old English.

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