Wonderful Wednesday Red Roses
Today is National Red Roses Day, and that
made me wonder about the tradition of giving a bouquet of flowers (often red
roses) to a ballerina at the end of the performance.
It turns out that this goes back as far
as the history of ballet itself. According to https://www.1800flowers.com/blog/flowers-in-art/dance-flowers/:
“In the 1930s, dancers were not paid very
well so fans would send flowers and other gifts as a sign of praise.”
Most dancers are familiar with the
associated tradition of the ballerina removing a single flower from her bouquet, kissing it, and
presenting it to her partner.
The same website lists other flowers in
addition to roses and their meanings:
Pink: Pink roses are
indicative of elegance, grace, and admiration. This is especially a good
option for youthful or younger dancers.
Lavender:
Though hard to find, lavender roses represent creativity, openness, and enchantment.
Yellow: Yellow roses
convey joy, affection, and are a great tribute to friendship.
Red: A
classic red rose symbolizes love
and beauty and will remind your dancer how much you love them.
So during this season of end-of-the-year
performances, you now know the meanings of the flowers you are given.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #21zz:
“The tradition of a ballerina receiving flowers goes
back centuries.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“It is the
time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
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