Quinceanera music selection and rehearsal

In addition to party favors and quinceanera invitations, another element of the quince planning involves the music. While you may opt for a string quartet or a DJ, the Father/Daughter Dance, the Group Waltz and the Group Dance are absolute essentials in keeping with tradition. To ensure all dances go smoothly, you'll want to begin rehearsing to the quinceanera music well in advance. Nine months to a year is the ideal time frame. While starting this early may seem over the top, it is necessary in order to make sure everyone is well-rehearsed and comfortable with the dance moves. The star of the party has the most work cut out for her though, as she must practice quinceanera songs with three different parties and be able to dance gracefully in her beautiful quinceanera dress. So if anything, getting an early start on dance rehearsal is a major benefit to you!

For the Father/Daughter dance, the possibilities for song selection are endless. Some of the most popular songs today include:

• "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle
• "Have I Told you Lately" by Rod Stewart
• "Hero" by Mariah Carey
• "My Girl" by The Temptations

As for the Group Waltz, you'll need to put more thought into quinceanera songs for this one to accommodate the number of people in your court and their dance abilities. Some ideas for Group Waltz songs include "Princess Waltz", "Blue Danube" and "Tales from the Vienna Woods". Finally, the group dance is known as the spicier dance that can incorporate combinations of the cha cha, meringue, rumba an upbeat swing or a group tango. When choosing quinceanera music for this dance, remember to make it fun and sassy!