What Spanish name is commonly given to a quinceañera’s formal dance court?

A quinceañera’s formal dance court is commonly called the corte de honor.

Corte de honor translates literally as “court of honor.” It is the organized group of attendants who may accompany the honoree during the entrance and participate in prepared dances. In English, the same group is often called the court of honor.

The court is one of the celebration’s most recognizable formal features, but it is not mandatory. Some families select close friends, cousins, or siblings, while others choose a small group to simplify rehearsals and costs. Clothing, choreography, and the number of attendants vary substantially.

The term describes a ceremonial role, not an official institution. A quinceañera’s court has no legal authority or standardized membership. Its purpose is to frame the honoree’s public presentation and provide a shared performance element for the family celebration.