rohepöörmele
rohepöörmele is a traditional Estonian folk dance originating in the coastal regions of the Baltic Sea. The literal translation of the term is “green spin” or “green whirl,” reflecting the dance's emphasis on the natural cycle of spring and renewal. It is traditionally performed during midsummer festivals, particularly the June solstice celebrations known locally as Jaanipäev. Dancers wear costumes that incorporate leaves, grass, and ribbons of green cloth, symbolising the abundant vegetation that characterises the Estonian landscape during this time.
The dance is usually set to a six-beat rhythm played on regional instruments such as the kannel
Ethnomusicologists trace the roots of rohepöörmele back to 18th‑century Estonian peasant communities, where the dance served