A traditional male attendant in a quinceañera court is called a chambelán.
A chambelán is commonly part of the court that accompanies the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, choreographed dances, and other ceremonial moments. Depending on regional usage, the group may include several boys, with one serving as the principal escort.
The feminine attendants are commonly called damas, a Spanish word meaning ladies. English-language descriptions sometimes translate the court’s members simply as escorts or attendants, which can obscure the Spanish terms used by families.
The exact size and role of a court are not fixed. Modern celebrations may include relatives, friends, mixed-gender groups, or no formal court at all, while retaining selected traditional dances and presentation customs.