In quinceañera traditions, the young female attendants are commonly called damas.
Dama means “lady” in Spanish, and damas may form part of the celebrant’s court. They can accompany her during the entrance, pose for formal photographs, and participate in choreographed dances. Their clothing may coordinate with the celebrant’s dress, although styles vary by family and region.
A court may also include chambelanes, the commonly named male attendants. Some families choose a court made up only of girls, only of boys, or close friends and relatives of different genders. Other families omit the court entirely while keeping selected traditions such as a special dance.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are female sponsors or godmothers, while damas are attendants. Likewise, quinceañera usually identifies the girl being honored, not every member of the court.