The group accompanying a quinceañera is commonly called the corte de honor, or court of honor.
A court of honor traditionally accompanies the honoree during formal entrances, photographs, dances, and other parts of the celebration. Its members may include girls, boys, or a mixed group, depending on the family’s plans and local custom.
The court is often coordinated through matching or complementary clothing. Members may learn a choreographed vals and other dances with the quinceañera. In some celebrations, the court also helps create a formal atmosphere similar to that of a ceremonial presentation.
The size and composition of a corte de honor are not fixed. Some celebrations use a large court, while others have only a few attendants or none at all. The Spanish term should not be confused with the names for individual court members, which differ by gender and regional usage.