How can I stop being really shy?

Question

I want dancing to be a career in my life, but I have never taken a single class in my whole life. Im too shy to join a dance class and dance along with better people and dance really bad. I dance really good in front of the bathroom mirror, but I suck in front of people. HELP! im so shy and nervous.

Answer 1

well, if you love dancing and you really want it to be a career, you should go and take that class! if you haven't taken a class, then of course they're going to look better but only to you! it's just a little people shy when dancing, i had that too, you should go and make friends there too. that way it's like you're goofing off with you buds. :)

Answer 2

You are in a dilemma, aren't you.  It's like wanting to be a surgeon who faints at the sight of blood.

What is it about dancing that makes you want to do it?  What is it about dancing that makes you think you suck?  What is it about dancing that makes you afraid of other people?

Go watch a dance class - then go watch another one - then go watch one more.  Then you will see that the dance instructors teach you how to control your muscles, your balance, to use different parts of your body.  They help you understand rythm, timing, steps and balance - they teach you how to do what you want to do.  

You might think you look good in front of the mirror and maybe you do, but you can only get better by learning how to become better; learning what you do right and what you do wrong and how to eliminate the wrong and add to the right.

I think you're afraid because you think you suck - maybe you do, but that's why one takes lessons; to learn.  Go learn, the worst that could happen is you'd become a better dancer or realize you really don't want to be one.  Dancing is work as much as it is fun - do the work and you'll be brilliant. Sit in front of the mirror and you'll be nothing.

Answer 3

hey just think of it this way. they had to have had their first day somewhere along the way just like you! you just need to throw yourself in there and get to it cause you are never going to be able to deal with people watching you uless you let them and practice. your class mates will become like your family and when you dance in front of them it won't be such a big deal. frist days are really hard no matter what you are doing but if you say that you are good prove it to everyone. show them what you can do... even if its not on the first day they will see your talent for what it is!

Answer 4

Ok, so I know how you feel.  When I first started dancing I was SO shy, I hated dancing with the other girls, because they had alot more expirence (6 years worth). But as I began to dance I got to know all the girls and they were really nice. Sometimes thats not the case, but if it iosnt ignore them. BUT ANYWHO when I did my very first dance solo I was extremley nervous, know this though.... first of all honestly most of the time you cant see the audiance. and second dont be shy in dance class, because the instructor is there to help you, and if that doesnt happen I suggest you switch schools. Oh and also when your on stage block everyone out, pretend your in your room practicing,. Thats all I have to say. Sorry if that made no since. Just trying to help out. :)