Chayanne released the 1990 album Tiempo de Vals, which became associated with quinceañera waltzes.
Chayanne is the stage name of Puerto Rican singer Elmer Figueroa Arce. The album Tiempo de Vals includes the title song “Tiempo de vals,” a romantic waltz that became especially popular for formal dances at quinceañeras and weddings in Spanish-speaking communities.
The song’s association with quinceañeras does not mean it is required music. Families choose different songs and styles, including classical waltzes, Latin pop, regional music, and choreographed contemporary numbers. The popularity of one song can also vary by country and generation.
The album and song are often discussed together because the title directly names the waltz. Vals is simply the Spanish word for waltz, one of the traditional formal dances connected with quinceañera celebrations.