A traditional quinceañera court commonly includes 14 female attendants, representing the years before the celebrant turns 15.
These attendants are often called damas, the Spanish word for “ladies.” They may appear in coordinated dresses and participate in the entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances. A corresponding group of male attendants, often called chambelanes, may also be included.
The number 14 is symbolic, not mandatory. Many families choose smaller courts, include friends and relatives of different genders, or skip a formal court entirely. The custom is best understood as a traditional format rather than a rule applying to every quinceañera. Because local terminology and arrangements differ, a court may not always contain exactly 14 people.