A young man who traditionally dances with the quinceañera is called a chambelán.
The singular Spanish word chambelán refers to a male attendant in the quinceañera’s court. He may participate in the formal entrance, choreographed dances, and other planned parts of the reception. The plural form is chambelanes.
The term is sometimes translated as “escort,” but it does not necessarily mean the celebrant’s romantic partner. A chambelán is commonly a relative, friend, or classmate selected for the ceremonial role. Families decide who participates and how the role is presented.
This role is distinct from padrino, which generally refers to a sponsor or godparent-like supporter. It is also distinct from novio, the Spanish word for boyfriend or fiancé. A quinceañera court is ceremonial, so its members need not have romantic relationships with the celebrant.