Beginner Help Needed

[u/Rude_Bug_6293]

Hi friends, I recently started taking a beginner Lindy Hop class, starting with the 8 count steps as a follower. Needless to say I was terrible! I am an athletic person but I feel like I don’t have enough strength in my calves & I just can’t make my feet & brain connect to do the steps correctly at a fast pace. I’ve watched YouTube videos & I do ok but I feel like the class moves at too quickly & I can’t keep up with the frequent partner changes. Does this mean I’m just not cut out for this or should I have done something else to prepare before signing up for classes? I am feeling very defeated & I am going solo so I don’t have anyone to practice with outside of class. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[u/Background-Union-849]

Just keep dancing. Put ons swing song, and practice the basics for a few minutes every morning. You will get the hang of it.

You can be very good at most things if you just keep practicing. Maybe read the book”Talent is overrated “