The female members of a quinceañera court of honor are called damas.
Damas are often paired with male attendants known as chambelanes. Together, they may accompany the celebrant during the formal entrance and participate in a rehearsed dance. Their clothing is frequently coordinated with the celebrant’s outfit or with the event’s color scheme, although families choose different styles and levels of formality.
The Spanish word dama means “lady,” and its plural form is damas. It describes a role in the celebration rather than a family relationship or religious office. A dama is therefore not automatically a madrina, or sponsor, and she is not necessarily related to the quinceañera. Modern celebrations may also omit a court or use a smaller, informal group.