A court of honor traditionally accompanies the honoree during a quinceañera’s formal entrance and dances.
The court commonly consists of relatives and friends selected by the quinceañera and her family. Members may participate in the entrance, the formal waltz, and a choreographed presentation. Depending on regional and family custom, the group can include young women called damas and young men called chambelanes.
The court is not the same as a wedding party, although the visual arrangement can look similar. Its purpose is to support and honor the birthday celebrant rather than to represent a marriage ceremony.
The size and composition of a court vary greatly. Some traditional descriptions mention fourteen damas and fifteen chambelanes, but families often choose smaller groups or no court at all. Contemporary celebrations may also use a mixed-gender group or include adults and children together.