Female attendants in a quinceañera’s court are commonly called damas.
Damas may accompany the honoree during her entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances. The term is the Spanish plural of dama, meaning “lady,” and is used for members of the celebration’s court.
Damas may appear alongside chambelanes, the traditionally male attendants or escorts. Together they can make up the corte de honor, or court of honor. Some celebrations use only damas, only chambelanes, a mixed group, or no formal court at all.
The role is ceremonial rather than a legal or religious office. Its details depend on family custom and local practice. Modern quinceañeras frequently adapt clothing, music, dance formations, and court membership to suit the honoree and her friends.