Which Austrian composer wrote The Blue Danube, sometimes used in quinceañera waltzes?

Johann Strauss II wrote The Blue Danube, a waltz sometimes used in quinceañera dances.

Strauss composed the work in 1866, and it became closely identified with Viennese musical culture. Its famous orchestral version helped establish it as a concert favorite, while its regular waltz rhythm made it useful for formal ballroom choreography.

A quinceañera may include a waltz performed by the celebrant and members of the court of honor. In practice, families select music according to taste, heritage, language, and the style of the event. Some choose Strauss, while others select contemporary Latin pop, regional Mexican music, salsa, or a choreographed combination.

The composer is sometimes confused with other members of the Strauss family. Johann Strauss II was the son of Johann Strauss I and is often called the “Waltz King.” That nickname distinguishes him from his father and from his brothers, who also composed music.