In quinceañera traditions, the female members of the celebrant’s court are called damas.
The Spanish word damas means “ladies,” and it commonly refers to the young women who accompany the quinceañera during the formal celebration. A court may also include male attendants known as chambelanes, a Spanish term often translated as “chamberlains” or “ushers.”
The size and composition of the court vary by family, country, religion, and budget. Some celebrations use a large court, while others include only a few attendants or none at all. Damas are often coordinated through matching dresses, while the quinceañera wears a distinct gown. The court may participate in an entrance, formal presentation, choreographed dance, or photography session, but no single court format is universal.