What is a quinceañera’s formal dance court often called in English?

A quinceañera’s formal dance court is often called a court of honor in English.

The court of honor consists of selected friends and relatives who accompany the celebrant during the entrance and participate in rehearsed dances. In Spanish, its members may be described as damas and chambelanes, with regional differences in terminology.

The court is not a governing body and does not confer a legal title. “Court” is ceremonial language that reflects older formal presentation traditions. The group may wear coordinated clothing, such as dresses for the damas and suits or tuxedos for the chambelanes.

Traditionally, a full court could be large, but contemporary celebrations often reduce the number of attendants or use only close family members. Some families replace a choreographed court dance with a casual group performance or omit the court entirely.