History
Where did it begin?
Mexico & Austria
What is the most important dance?
One of the most important dances are the waltz.
Where is it from?
Mexico and Austria
what kind of attire is there?
the traditional attire is a white or pale-colored, floor-length gown
Natural turn
A turn where partners turn clockwise around each other
When did it begin?
13th century
Why is the dance so impotant?
The waltz serves as a social dance, primarily intended for enjoyment and expression.
When did it begin?
1864 Aztec and other mesoamericans started it.
What can the dress mean?
symbolizing the quinceañera's purity and transition into womanhood
Reverse turn
A step in the American Waltz that moves down the line of dance
What was its impact to the community?
The waltz serves as a social dance , primarily intended for enjoyment and expression.
How do they come up with a dance?
The waltz is usually carefully choreographed, showcasing the quinceañera's elegance and dance skills, often incorporating intricate steps and formations.
Who dances it?
Mexican girls celebrating her 15th birthday + guests.
What do the Damas or chambelanes wear?
The damas wear a knee length dress, chambelanes wear a suit.
Viennese Waltz
A fast form of the waltz that originated in Vienna
Why is the dance so important?
It symbolizes the Quinceñera’s coming of age and her readiness to take on a new resposibilies as a young woman in her societ.
What is the waltz?
The waltz signifies the quinceañera's transition into womanhood, marking a new chapter in her life with grace and poise.
Where is it danced?
The waltz also provides the origin of modern ballroom dance
What stands out about the dress?
It is big and it symbolizes the quinceñera’s coming of age
Country Western Waltz
A style of waltz that's danced at a slower tempo than the Viennese Waltz
What purpose does it fill?
The waltz serves as a social dance, primarily intended for enjoyment and expression.
The waltz was the first dance where_____
a man held a women close
What does the word Waltz mean?
The word waltz comes from the German word walzen, which means to turn or to roll.
Why do quinceaneras wear big dresses?
Quinceañeras wear big dresses to symbolize their transition from childhood to womanhood
Triple meter
A key characteristic of the waltz, indicated by the 3/4 time signature