In a traditional quinceañera, the group of attendants accompanying the celebrant is called the corte de honor.
The Spanish term literally means “court of honor.” Its members are usually close friends, relatives, or younger family members chosen to participate in the formal presentation and dances. Depending on local custom, the court can include girls called damas, boys called chambelanes, or a mixed group.
The court’s size is not fixed. Some celebrations use a large group, while others have only a few attendants or none at all. The participants may wear coordinated formal clothing and rehearse choreography with the celebrant before the event.
The corte de honor is ceremonial rather than governmental or aristocratic. Its name reflects older courtly language used for formal attendants, not a claim that the quinceañera has legal rank. Modern families often adapt the tradition to include friends of different genders and backgrounds.