In a quinceañera, the male members of the court are commonly called chambelanes.
Chambelanes typically accompany the quinceañera during her entrance, formal dances, and photographs. Depending on the family’s preference, they may perform a choreographed routine with the damas and the celebrant or take part in a simpler ceremonial presentation.
The term is associated with the court of honor, not with sponsors who help organize or pay for the celebration. Sponsors are commonly called padrinos or madrinas, while female court members are usually called damas. Regional vocabulary can differ, and many contemporary celebrations use “escort” or other English terms.
The court’s role is primarily ceremonial and social. It does not define whether a celebration is religious, and no single court arrangement is required for a quinceañera. Families increasingly adapt the traditional group to include close friends and relatives of any gender.