What is the traditional quinceañera dance partner group called in Spanish?

The traditional quinceañera dance partner group is called chambelanes.

Chambelanes are male attendants who may accompany the celebrant in a formal entrance, choreographed dance, or waltz. In some regions and families, the group can include relatives or friends, while modern celebrations may use a mixed-gender court or no court at all.

The term is especially familiar in Mexican and Mexican-American quinceañera traditions. Its use is not completely uniform across Spanish-speaking communities. Some celebrations use other regional names, and the attendants’ costumes and number can differ widely.

Chambelanes are not the same as padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors who help with support or expenses; chambelanes are primarily members of the celebrant’s ceremonial dance court. This distinction helps explain why a quinceañera can have both sponsors and attendants.