What is the name for the group of attendants who may dance with a quinceañera?

The group of attendants who may dance with a quinceañera is called her court of honor.

A court of honor traditionally consists of the celebrant’s friends, relatives, or both. Members may accompany her during the entrance, pose for formal photographs, and perform a choreographed dance or waltz at the reception. The group’s clothing and size are chosen by the family and celebrant.

The court is sometimes compared with a wedding party, but the two are not identical. A quinceañera is a birthday and coming-of-age celebration, not a wedding. Some modern events use a smaller court, include people of different genders, or omit the court entirely.

The court’s role is primarily ceremonial and social. Its members do not have a universal legal or religious status. Terminology can also vary: some families use Spanish labels such as damas and chambelanes for female and male attendants, while others use inclusive or English-language terms.