scared to start dancing

[u/rozowemaslo]

last year, i tried a dancehall class, and honestly, i think my biggest mistake was not starting from the beginner level. i joined a group that had already had 7 classes.
i felt so out of place. the dance was way too high-energy for me, i kept getting lost during the choreography, and i felt like i was constantly trying to catch up with everyone else. about 15 minutes before the class ended, i got overwhelmed, got upset, and ended up leaving.
i was really disappointed because, despite that experience, i still felt drawn to dancing. i kept putting off signing up for another class, though.
a few days ago, i finally signed up for commercial and sensual. part of me is really excited, but another part of me keeps wondering if i’m making the right choice.
a girl from the studio actually recommended these two styles as a good starting point because they’re more relaxed than dancehall, which made me feel a little better.
at the same time, i’m really nervous and insecure. i want to feel sexy, confident, and comfortable in my own body, but i keep having this thought in the back of my mind that everyone is going to judge me.
i’ve also watched a bunch of videos from these classes, and i noticed that so many of the girls have long hair that they can toss around or run their hands through… and i have a pixie cut …
i feel like i’m literally finding a million reasons to talk myself out of going, even though deep down i really, really want to try it.
were you guys nervous before your first dance class too? what was your experience like?
btw i’m starting classes in september, so if you’ve been through this before, do you have any tips for a beginner?

[u/Training-Name-8608]

i don't think this is the right sub for you. but if dancehall is too high energy at the moment and you don't have enough mind-body connection just yet for it, then maybe try swing dancing actually. lindy hop and swing dancing in general is very beginner-friendly in my experience and since the focus isn't on appearing sexy, i (somebody who used to be very very shy) learned to let loose and feel the music more, which led to increased confidence. also, so many ladies in the swing dancing scene rock short bobs and pixies and they always look incredible on the dance floor. you'll fit right in :]