The Waltz is the joyful one of the trio of the Argentine social dances (tango, Milonga and Vals) and it was the first dance to reach the Rio De La Plata in 1816.  Waltz was derived and assimilated from Vals Criollo, brought by those persons both in South America of European parents, from persons of a mixed/Amerindian heritage and from people of the interior and rural areas.  Also, the Waltz was mixed with the Vals Porteño, from the inhabitants of the port of Buenos Aires.

As with any type of waltz, the music is played in ¾ time at a slow, medium or fast tempo.  The insistent tumult of the waltz, especially when they are just beginning invites dancers to use only one measure (three beats) for every change of weight or movement.

The "orquestas tipicas" had always in their repertoire, waltzes like: 'Paloma Blanca' by G. Gimenez and 'Lágrimas Y Sonrisas' by Pascual de Gullo.  In the last 30 years, the music and the dance have maintained their authenticity without contamination.

"By taking the shape of Grand-Mother Milonga and Father Tango, Mother Waltz developed her own way, escaping from any other influences to receive the name of Vals Cruzado" - Ive Simard