Fourteen damas traditionally accompany the honoree in a full quinceañera court.
Together with the quinceañera, the fourteen young women can symbolize the honoree’s first fourteen years of life. A corresponding group of male attendants, often called chambelanes, may also participate, although customs vary considerably.
The court is commonly presented during the formal entrance, group photographs, and choreographed dances. Some celebrations use an equal number of damas and chambelanes, while others reduce the court or omit it entirely.
Because quinceañera customs differ by country, family, religion, and budget, fourteen is a traditional full-court number rather than a universal requirement. Modern celebrations may feature fewer attendants, a mixed-gender group, or no court at all.