CultureAugust 20, 2026

tiara

tee-AR-uh

Definition

A decorative, often jeweled, semicircular or crown-like headpiece worn by dancers as part of a costume.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'tiara', which was borrowed from the Greek 'tiara', originally referring to an ornate Persian headdress worn by royalty.

In the news

The article describes how Jessica Wang began handcrafting custom tiaras for ballet dancers to boost their stage confidence. This venture helped her move beyond her singular identity as a dancer.

Ballet Student Jessica Wang Makes Tiaras Her Business

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Pointe Magazine

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