In a traditional quinceañera court, the girls who accompany the celebrant are commonly called damas.
Damas are female attendants who may take part in the entrance procession, formal choreography, photographs, and other ceremonial moments. Their outfits are often coordinated with the quinceañera’s chosen colors, although clothing styles differ widely between families and communities.
The court is frequently organized as a paired group, with damas accompanied by male attendants. Spanish-speaking families may use different labels depending on country or local custom, and contemporary celebrations sometimes reduce the court or omit it entirely.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are usually adult sponsors or family friends who help support particular parts of the celebration, while damas are generally teenage members of the formal court.