The Spanish word commonly naming a quinceañera’s formal male dance partner is chambelán.
A chambelán may be one member of the celebrant’s male court and can dance with her during the formal waltz. In some celebrations, one person has a particularly prominent role as the main escort, while in others several chambelanes share the performance.
The word is related to the broader court tradition, in which male attendants accompany the quinceañera through formal portions of the event. The plural form is chambelanes. Female attendants are generally called damas.
Terminology is not identical in every Spanish-speaking community. Some families use local terms or English descriptions such as escort or partner. The role also should not be confused with a padrino, who is a sponsor, or with a mariachi musician, who provides entertainment.