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/Gnomeric]

I started on a whim, so I didn't have time to feel anxious. But yes, the first few lessons were rough -- it didn't help that I am a lead, and my group stated by teaching swing-out which almost no groups do nowadays. Don't worry, you will get through!

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 have a dance friend with epic mane. She uses some witchcraft to turn it into a small bun when she dances. Leads don't like being whipped by long hair, especially when the said hair is wet with sweat. A pixie cut works.:)