What is the formal dance group accompanying a quinceañera traditionally called?

The formal dance group accompanying a quinceañera is traditionally called the court of honor.

A court of honor generally consists of the celebrant’s friends or relatives. Depending on the family and region, members may be called damas and chambelanes, or may use other local terms. The group often wears coordinated formal clothing and participates in the entrance, dances, photographs, and other planned parts of the celebration.

The court is not a universal requirement. Some modern quinceañeras use a smaller group, include people of different genders, or omit a court entirely. The number of participants also varies, so there is no single standard size.

The court of honor is sometimes confused with the celebrant’s parents or padrinos. Those roles are different: parents are usually central family participants, while padrinos are sponsors or supporters. The court primarily represents the celebrant’s chosen companions and helps create the event’s formal presentation.