What is a Quinceanera? A Quinceanera is a staple to a young Latina girl’s life, it is the celebration of a young girl entering adulthood in Hispanic culture with the help of a very over-the-top party when they turn 15 years old. A Quince consists of different traditions/rituals that bring you into adulthood and the best part is eating and dancing. The thrill of the journey is a step many young girls are willing to take because they are a lot of fun. Many young girls feel the pressure on the day of, but in the end, all the hard work pays off. You may wonder what type of traditions you do during the Quince. There are different transitions many people do. According to Metropolbanquet.com, here are just a couple of them.
1). A Traditional Court
A court consists of Damas(The Girls) and Chambelanes(The Boys) of your choosing, it could be family or close friends that you consider your family. People tend to be very specific about whom they choose because it is a very special thing to be a part of. You are hand-picked by the Quinceanera to join the journey with her into adulthood. Your court is with you throughout the day and helps you get ready, take photoshoots, and help you remain calm throughout the day. The girls wear matching dresses, and the boys wear matching outfits, while the Quinceanera wears her big dress to stand out. Another special thing that leads to explaining another tradition is a Baila Sopresa.
2). Baila Sopresa
A Baila Sopresa is a choreographed surprise dance to entertain the guests of the party. It consists of the Damas, Chambelanes, and the main girl, The Quinceanera. A lot of people would say this is one of the best traditions because it creates a memorable experience and it is a great entertainment factor. These dances tend to be very big and dramatic, but people love them.
3). The Father-Daughter Dance
The father-daughter dance is a traditional dance with the father of the quinceanera; if the father isn’t present in the girl’s life, usually an uncle or an important male figure dances with her instead. Usually, they dance to the song Tempo De Vals, but they can choose any song of their liking. The father-daughter dance is a representation of when a father or father figure is sending his little girl into adulthood and everyone usually gets very emotional during this dance because it is very pure and sweet.
4). Changing Shoe Tradition
This is one of the most important traditions is Hispanic culture, the changing of the shoes. The changing of the shoes is another symbolization of a young girl going into adulthood. When the Quinceanera walks into the room she walks in with either small heels, sandals, or whatever feels right, then the father or father figure is to change them into heels. This is a very popular tradition that has gone back years and years.
For a Quince, there are many and many traditions but these four are far more popular and the most traditional that most girls do on their special day. Quinces are very hard and stressful to plan, but all the hard work pays off on the special day.
