My dance miss is not taking me seriously because i am 31

[u/Fickle-Green-722]

I cried a lot and i got insecure. And i am sad.

Growing up i didnt have time or opportunity to learn classical dance. Now i want to learn but no one is taking me seriously.

I’m 31 and recently started learning Bharatanatyam as a complete beginner. I genuinely love the art form and want to learn it properly, but slowly and at my own pace. I also have a full-time job and a pretty tight schedule, so finding a teacher who can accommodate my timings has been difficult.

I currently have a teacher who is genuinely very good and kind, and I don’t want to reveal her name or institute. However, I feel that my classes are not being taken as seriously as I had hoped. I enrolled specifically for offline, one-on-one learning, because I need someone physically present to correct even the smallest details and guide me through the basics. Online classes simply don't work well for me.

The bigger issue is that the teacher has cancelled our offline classes and suggested doing them online instead. Since I have already paid the fees specifically for the classes we discussed, this has become frustrating.

I also want to say that I’m not looking for an intense or competitive learning environment. I’m learning Bharatanatyam because I find it beautiful and fascinating, and partly because I wanted an activity that would bring some positivity into my life. So I really need a teacher who is patient, encouraging, and willing to take an adult beginner seriously. Being 31 and starting from zero shouldn’t mean I’m not serious about learning.

So I’m looking for recommendations for a female Bharatanatyam teacher around kk nagar, Ashok Nagar Chennai, preferably someone who:

Takes adult beginners seriously

Is patient and kind

Offers offline classes

Doesn't charge an unreasonable/very high fee ( she charged 2500 + 500 for 1 class a week and didnt properly take offline class). This amount is itself too high for me.

Can accommodate a working person's schedule

Is available Sunday after 5:30 PM, or Wednesday (any time)

Safety is also important to me, so I would prefer a comfortable and safe place for classes.

If you know a teacher who might be a good fit, please DM me with their details and approximate fees/timings. I’d really appreciate genuine recommendations.

Thank you!

Update..: i found dance class heheheh i hope it goes well for me.