The young women who traditionally form part of a quinceañera’s court are called damas.
Damas is Spanish for “ladies.” They are commonly friends or relatives of the celebrant and may wear coordinated dresses, participate in a choreographed entrance, and dance in the formal presentation. The court can also include male attendants called chambelanes.
The size and composition of the court vary. Some families choose a large group, while others have only a few attendants or skip the court entirely. Modern celebrations may use mixed-gender groups or rename the arrangement to suit the people involved.
Damas are attendants, not bridesmaids. Although the clothing and group photographs can look similar to a wedding party, a quinceañera celebrates a fifteenth birthday rather than a marriage.