In a quinceañera, what is the name commonly given to the celebrant’s formal dance group?

In a quinceañera, the celebrant’s formal dance group is commonly called the court of honor.

The court of honor traditionally consists of the quinceañera’s friends or relatives. Depending on the celebration, members may be called damas and chambelanes, or may participate in a mixed-gender group using other local terms. They often wear coordinated formal clothing and perform a choreographed routine.

The court is a social and ceremonial feature, not a mandatory requirement. Some modern celebrations use only a small dance group, a single partner, or no formal court at all. Families adapt the practice to their preferences and circumstances.

The term can cause confusion because court does not mean a legal institution here. It describes a group accompanying and honoring the celebrant during the event, much as attendants do in other formal ceremonies.