The waltz is the formal dance especially associated with a traditional quinceañera celebration.
The celebrant may perform a choreographed waltz with her court, family members, or both. In many celebrations, this dance is one of the most anticipated moments because it gives the event a formal presentation and allows relatives and friends to participate.
The waltz is not required at every quinceañera. Contemporary celebrations may replace it with a modern routine, a different style of dance, or no formal dance at all. Music and choreography often reflect the family’s culture and the celebrant’s tastes.
The dance is sometimes called the vals in Spanish. That term refers to the waltz tradition, not to one single song or fixed choreography, so performances can look very different from one celebration to another.