In quinceañera traditions, what does a court of honor accompany?

In quinceañera traditions, a court of honor accompanies the celebrant.

The court is a group of selected attendants, traditionally including damas and chambelanes. Members may enter with the celebrant, stand alongside her during formal moments, and participate in a choreographed dance or presentation.

The court is ceremonial rather than official. Its members are commonly friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives, and the number can vary widely. Some modern celebrations use a small mixed-gender group or dispense with a court entirely.

The court should not be confused with the guests as a whole. Guests attend and celebrate, while court members have a designated role in the program and may rehearse special dances before the event.