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Traditionally, Mexican girls could not dance in public until they turned fifteen, except at school <br />dances or at family events. So the waltz with her court of honor is choreographed and <br />elaborate to celebrate what was meant to be the quinceanera's first public dance. <br />Some families may choose to add a ceremonial components to the celebration, depending on <br />local customs. Among them are the ceremony of the Change of Shoes, in which a family <br />member presents the quinceanerawith her first pair of high heel shoes; the Crowning <br />ceremony, in which a close relative vests her with a crown on her head; and ceremonia de la <br />ultima murieca (literally "ceremony of the last doll"), during which her father presents her with <br />a doll usually wearing a dress similar to the quinceanera herself. The ceremony of the last doll <br />is based on a Maya tradition and is related to the birthday girl's receipt and renouncement of <br />the doll as she grows into womanhood. Likewise, the ceremony of the change of shoes <br />symbolizes the girl's maturity. <br />Once all symbolic gestures have taken place, the dinner is commenced. At this point, the <br />celebration reaches its peak; contracted musical groups begin playing music, keeping the <br />guests entertained. The music is played while the guests dine, chat, mingle, and dance. <br />The next morning the family and closest friends may also attend a special breakfast, <br />especially if they are staying with the family. Sometimes what is known as arecalentado <br />(re -warming) takes place in which any food not consumed during the event of the night before <br />is warmed again for a brunch type event. <br />Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincea%C3%B1 era <br />