The father-daughter dance traditionally associated with a quinceañera is called a vals.
Vals is the Spanish word for waltz, a partnered dance in triple meter. In the traditional sequence, the honoree dances with her father or another significant parental figure, marking a public family moment during the celebration.
Many modern quinceañeras expand the dance program. The honoree may perform a choreographed routine with friends, dance with other relatives, or choose popular music rather than a formal waltz. The father-daughter dance is therefore a familiar convention, not a universal requirement.
The word vals describes the dance style, not a specific song. A family can select different music while retaining the symbolic father-daughter moment, and some families adapt the pairing to reflect their household.