The customary name for the formal court dance at a quinceañera is the waltz.
The waltz is often performed by the quinceañera with her court of damas and chambelanes. It can serve as a presentation of the celebrant and a highly rehearsed centerpiece of the reception.
Many families add modern choreography, popular music, or multiple dance styles. Consequently, not every quinceañera includes a traditional waltz, and the sequence may differ by region and family preference.
The dance is one part of a broader celebration that may include a religious service, formal entrance, changing of shoes, presentation of symbolic gifts, dinner, cake, and other dances. These elements are customary rather than universal requirements.