What term is commonly used for a quinceañera’s male dance attendant?

The term chambelán is commonly used for a quinceañera’s male dance attendant.

A chambelán is traditionally a member of the honoree’s court of honor. He may participate in the entrance, formal dances, and other public parts of the celebration. The word is especially familiar in Mexican and Mexican American quinceañera traditions.

A court may include several chambelanes, often alongside female attendants called damas. Some celebrations instead use a mixed-gender court, a smaller group, or no court at all. Titles can also differ among Spanish-speaking countries and individual families.

Chambelán should not be confused with padrino. A padrino is a sponsor or ceremonial supporter, while a chambelán is generally an attendant in the court. In modern events, the roles may overlap informally, but they describe different functions in the traditional vocabulary.