Spanish Bilingual djs who are proficient in English and Spanish music does not happen much. Usually one dj specializes in one type of music but it’s a rarity they can rock a party in two languages. Not everyone has the opportunity to be immersed in both languages and cultures. It is important for events like weddings and quinceneras.

People try to do both without doing it justice. I like to share a playlist with my prospective clients to see what kind of Spanish music I would play. I also share my English mixes I posted online so they can feel the energy and mixing style.

A lot of events that I do it seems like the Latin music is what drives people to dance. A good dj feeds the crowd what they want. I did an event recently where they wanted some English and some Spanish. I like to over prepare and I had a lot of Spanish songs in my playlist just in case. It seemed like people really wanted the Spanish music and we went hard with it and they even requested another hour.

Playing cumbias, merengues, reggaeton, and bachata music is a cheat code since they make people want to dance but its also good to have English classics in the back pocket in case the vibe wants to go there.

Bilingual djs should know their limitations and not bite off more than they can chew for the sake of the client and transparent communication is vital for the success of the event. Call Black and White Affair Djs for your Latin Bilingual Spanish dance party.

The quinceañera was amazing! I arrived an hour and a half early to make sure the stage was set up, and with everyone in place at the church we were able to start 15 minutes ahead of schedule. For three hours it was all appetizers and dinner - but then things really got creative. The presentation of the birthday girl

The quinceañera was an unforgettable experience! I arrived an hour and a half early to make sure the stage was ready, and once we had everyone in place at the church, we were off to a great start by starting 15 minutes ahead of schedule.

For three hours it was nothing but appetizers and dinner - until 630 when the presentation of the court began. The birthday girl had a beautiful moment that she shared with her grandfather, dancing together as all their loved ones looked on with admiration. Then things got even more unique; each member of the court had a special dance sequence with the birthday girl, featuring a pre-made mix of different songs ranging from high school hip hop beats to classic Spanish hits like cumbia. Everyone in attendance could feel the love radiating from them as they gracefully moved in unison across the dance floor.

It was an incredible experience that will stay in my heart forever - one that I'll never forget!

A quinceañera celebration is a rite of passage for young women. It marks the transition from childhood to adulthood with a special ceremony and celebration.

Themes and Decorations

One way to make your quinceañera stand out is by selecting an interesting theme. You could choose something that reflects your personality or interests, like a Harry Potter-themed party or a “Night at the Movies” event. Once you have chosen a theme, you can incorporate it into the decorations, music, food, and other aspects of the party to really bring it to life.

When thinking about entertainment for your quinceañera, there are plenty of options available. You could hire live musicians or DJs to keep everyone dancing all night long. If you want something more interactive and unique, consider hiring performers such as magicians, dancers, comedians, or even fire eaters! This will ensure that your guests are entertained throughout the evening. 

For many people, food is one of the most important aspects of any event—and that applies to quinceañeras as well! You can go traditional with Mexican dishes such as tacos and enchiladas or opt for something more modern like gourmet sliders or build-your-own pizza bars. Whatever type of food you decide on, make sure it reflects both your tastes and those of your guests.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

There are so many ways to make your quinceañera memorable and unique! From choosing an interesting theme to hiring live entertainment and serving up delicious food options, there’s no limit to what you can do when planning this special event for yourself or someone else. Get creative with it—it's sure to be an evening that will be remembered fondly for years to come!  Call Black and White Affair.

A quinceanera is not only a rite of passage for a young girl but also an opportunity to throw a wonderful party for family and friends. Planning a Quinceanera can be a time consuming process but is worth it in the end. Here are some great tips for how to have the best Quinceanera in the Los Angeles area.

Choosing the Venue

One of the most essential decisions you’ll make is the venue. Whether you are hosting a quinceanera in Glendale, Burbank, Santa Clarita or somewhere else in the Greater LA area, there are tons of fabulous venues to choose from.

The first thing to do when selecting a place is to determine the number of guests you anticipate and a rough budget. This will help you narrow down your choices. Visiting a few venues can help you get a feel for their vibe and things like how you will setup the event and decorate. Be sure to book in advance as many of the best quinceanera venues in Los Angeles will fill up, especially on weekend dates.

Hire a Professional DJ and Photographer

During the event, you want to be free to truly enjoy the festivities rather than ensuring everything goes as planned. Hiring a professional DJ is a great way to take some pressure off of you. The DJ can keep the crowd entertained and will ensure you have a good sound system. Be sure to work with your DJ to request any music you’d like. Whether you prefer classics like Selena, the reggaeton of Bad Bunny, or banda like El Trono de Mexico, a DJ will work to ensure they cultivate the perfect atmosphere.

A photographer is also a great choice. There will be many important moments that you want to capture. Professional photographers are experts at considering things like lighting, angles, and framing in order to create beautiful photos that will be prized memories for years to come. Be sure to give your photographers a heads up on the schedule of events and must capture shots.

Consider the Menu

There are many options when it comes to food. You can hire a caterer or save some budget by doing a potluck. The key is planning out the menu beforehand. A great option for a quinceanera is to have a buffet setup which can conserve spaces for other festivities such as dancing.

Of course, one of the features of any Los Angeles quinceanera is the cake. You’ll want to make sure that the cake matches your theme for the event. Many people enjoy having the cake be an expression of their personality from the filling and décor to the cake topper.

Plan Engaging Events

A quinceanera typically has many events that keep guests excited throughout the evening. While each party is unique, here are some great event ideas for your Los Angeles quinceanera:

·             Entrance – plan your entrance and that of your court while your DJ plays music of your choice

·             Toast – your opportunity to thank the guests and your parents’ opportunity to recognize you

·             Changing of the Shoes – the father typically changes the guest of honor’s shoes from flats to heels

·             Quinceanera Waltz – the first dance is typically performed with your father or a male family member, recognized the father-daughter bond

·             Dance of the Last Doll – symbolizing the transition from child to young lady, a doll is given to a younger sibling or cousin

·             Surprise Dance – your damas and chambelanes can perform a choreographed dance with you in coordinating outfits

·             Last Song – the last son typically involves the birthday girl dancing with parents and important family members and signals the end of the night

Find the Best Los Angeles DJ for your Quinceanera

If you are planning this important milestone, feel free to contact us for more information about how we can partner with you to help make your quinceanera special. Our professional Los Angeles DJs will help you with an event your family and friends will remember for a long time! Please contact www.bwadj.com

I got a call to do a Quince about a month before the event. A quince takes time to prepare since there is a lot to ponder. What events do we want to do in the quince? How traditional do we want it to be? 

  We were fortunate enough to have it at a spacious San Martin Home. We could be as loud or quite as we like and have as much light as we could since we had a lot of room to work with. 

We always need a grand entrance and the birthday girl came out with Turn Down For What. Right after that they went straight to the Baile Sopresa. Then we did a little dancing then we went into dinner. When dinner was announced the parents did a thank you speech for the guests. 

Then it was time to do some quince events. There was the shoe exchange which was sneakers into cowboy boots which was done with the dad and the quince. Then the crowning was done by the mom and the birthday girl. And finally the sisters presented the doll which was wearing the same type of dress as the quince.

After that then we did the 15 Candle presentation where 15 people who are significant were called up one by one to be with the birthday girl.

Then they had open mic speeches then we went straight to cake with the mananitas. 

After that it was party time with a mix of cumbias, pop, and west coast old school hip hop. 

When to comes to setting up events there are three categories. Weddings get so much prep work. Many Hours go into setting up wedding. There are many virtual meetings or phone calls that go into it. The second category is the quincenera category. There is a lot of prepping but not as much as a wedding. The last category is a birthday party where they set up a playlist and you play maybe dinner music then you throw in the dance music. 

For a quincenera, you need to get the special songs for the events. Guests are doing a special dance so the dj has to make sure they get the exact edit for it so they can do the dance with all their moves. They can also include a waltz but these days a lot of folks are picking and choosing what events they decide to keep and do without.

I got a playlist for the guest of honor and she also shared songs that her mom enjoys. There were not too many Spanish songs on the list but I will prepare some classic Spanish songs for the older folks. Always ask for part of Latin America the guests are from since not all Latin music is appreciated by different groups. 

We have spoken a few times on the phone already but we will need one more call to touch base to make sure we are all on the same page and I am looking forward to the event.  Call Bwadj for your next latin event.

Tips for your Bay Area Quinceanera (San Jose, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Oakland)

Plan the event close to the birthday and be warned that Saturdays may be busy especially now since weddings have been held back the past year and a half. Sundays and Fridays may be options and be open to that. Lots of venues are getting booked so get this done asap to secure the location. 

Figure out the budget and decide what is most important for your event. You would want to splurge more on what you find important. Is it the venue or the food or the entertainment?

Search for the venue to hold your event and base it on the amount of guests you plan to invite.

Spend the time to find the right Quinceanera dress. 

Look for the right entertainment. Do you want a Banda or a Mariachi plus a Dj? At the very least, always hire a dj since they can play multiple genres of music and make announcements and they know what happens at Quinceanera

Consider getting a videographer and a photographer to film the event. Lots of memories that need to be captured. Plus images can be shared with the Quinceanera so they can share with their social media. Quinceanera can be just as monumental like a wedding so it does require just as much planning such as a wedding. 

Black and White affair has been in the event business since 2004. We specialize in Spanish music and have do many English Events across the Bay Area. We help planning the right music at the right time. Let us make the event an easy and stressfree event. 

One of the most important aspects of a Quince is finding the right dj to provide the soundtrack for your big event.  There are many items to make the party a success but the music sets the vibe for the whole event. In the Bay Area there are so many djs to choose from and we make it easy to help you decide.

Key Factors to Look For:

Dj will have social proof that they are good at what they do. Clients can look up google reviews and yelp reviews to get the gist of what kind of work the dj does. Ideally you want to select someone who has 5 stars. You would also want to see if the dj has experience with Spanish music if you are going to have Spanish music played at your party.

Dj will promptly respond to their clients via phone or email. Fast responses show professionalism.

Dj will be a professional and not a friend who has a laptop with rented speakers. A Quinceanera party is so similar to a wedding that it needs a time keeper to keep everything on track. Also you want someone how has experience with doing multiple events.

Dj will understand the playlist given and generate more songs that go with it

Dj will have Microphones, speakers, and lights.

Black and White Affair Dj Services (www.bwadj.com) has been in the business since 2004. We keep up with the latest music by doing numerous school events per year.  We make your event as smooth as possible with all our event experience. Let us provide the soundtrack for your big event.

Your dj search is over! Contact bwadj for your Quinceañera! Get your Spanish and music on! 408. 768 .4904