The formal dance group accompanying a quinceañera is commonly called the court of honor.
A court of honor typically consists of young relatives, friends, or both. Its members may perform choreographed dances with the celebrant during the reception. The group’s size and composition vary considerably, and some contemporary quinceañeras omit a court or use a smaller informal group.
The court is sometimes described as including damas and chambelanes. Damas are female members, while chambelanes are male attendants in terminology used by many communities. These Spanish labels are regional and are not used identically everywhere.
The court of honor is not the same thing as a wedding party, even though both can involve coordinated clothing and a ceremonial entrance. A quinceañera is a birthday celebration rather than a marriage ceremony. The court’s main role is social and performative: supporting the celebrant and participating in the formal program.