The young women in a quinceañera’s formal court are called damas.
Damas is Spanish for “ladies,” and the term commonly identifies the girls or young women who accompany the quinceañera. They may participate in a choreographed entrance, formal dance, or presentation with the male members of the court. Their dresses are often coordinated with one another and with the celebrant’s chosen colors.
The size and composition of a court vary considerably. Some families choose a full court, while others have only a few attendants or no court at all. The male attendants are commonly called chambelanes, but that term describes a different group from the damas. Regional vocabulary and contemporary celebrations may also use English terms such as attendants or court members.