Scared about dance class?

Question

I signed up for dance to be with my best friend because we really don't see each other that much, but she ended up not being allowed to join and now I'm stuck in it on my own :( The class is supposed to be for beginners, but half the girls in the class know how to dance and have taken dance before. I'm REALLY scared (yeah I'm a chicken) for 2 reasons

1) I REALLY can't dance at all

2) I won't know anyone in the class and am pretty shy. Plus, everyone takes dance with their own friends, so its not as if I can hang with other loners.

So I was thinking about just quitting, but I also WANT to learn how to dance. I guess my biggest problem is being alone in a class where you are required to work in groups? I am SO scared about that and I hate feeling like a friendless loser, plus these girls are older and usually pretty stuck up and mean. Should I take it or not? And I would REALLY appreciate some advice/personal experience!

Thanks so much :)

Answer 1

I had this same experience a while back.  I was joining a dance class where i didn't know anyone and I had no prior experience.  But once i started I really enjoyed it.

Now I love dancing and i learned a lot.  Just go and see if you like it.  It's a lot of fun.  Just try hard and soon you will become better.  Also if the other girls act rude to you just ignore them.  You don't really need to have a friend there because you supposed to be dancing not talking with your friends.

So take dance for a while, and if you don't enjoy it quit.  best of wishes! =)

Answer 2

well, i started dance when i was 4, but my mom told me that i didnt wanna go and she had to bring me in crying but she made me do it. iv been dancing for 10 years now and i love it. i made friends.

since these girls dont know who you are, you can kind of take on someone else personality. like, in dance, im so outgoing and loud and silly but in school im pretty qwiet. just be outgoing and fun. ask someone in the class for help and then start a conversation. it helps to complement too. say "where'd you get your skirt" or something.

dancing is so much fun and its good for you. if you dont like it thats fine. but you know what? if you end up quitting, it should be because u didnt like dancing. not because you didnt have the guts to try it out.

good luck.

Answer 3

Go for it! I walked in my first dance class all alone not knowing a soul, and with NO dance experience, but nobody bit me and I don't think they would bite you either. Some of those people are my best friends now. If you really want to take dance then you should never let something so minor as not knowing anyone to stop you. You have to get out there and meet new faces. But your best foot forward and go for it. Be confidant. ;)

Answer 4

I really think you should go for it! :) Ok, I made my drill team for my school, and i honestly wasn't close friends with anyone in there, not even the girls in my grade, they all had their little groups. I made friends, I hung around them and got to know them and, they were actually WAY nicer than I thought they would be. And hey, I had 1 year of dance training, and it wasnt really training, just like preping us for the real  Drill Team. And, i made it! You learn a lot and when you practice and practice, it alllll comes together and you really grow as a dancer. Now Im an officer for my team and trying out for captain next year! Dancing really is a lot of fun. I didnt think id like it either cause i didnt like sports, i didnt like being in school plays but once i tried this, i fell in love. You have some amazing experiences with it. I knowww you are scared but honestly, you're gonna be fine just be yourself and they will love you! Look at dances on youtube it helps a lot. Good luck!

Answer 5

i'd like to point out two things.

not EVERYONE takes dance just to be with their friends.

and two have you been to the class before? because if not how would you know these people are better dancers than you, how do you know ,they'll be stuck up. even if you have met them, i honestly think if you already assumed they were snooty, then that's not really fair.

i'd think you'd have SO much fun. curriculars like dance will expand many ways. i mean, like physically, and you can make friends.

and i'm also sure there will be another girl or two in the same shoes as you. so PRESTO, something in common.

besides i think you know you can dance a bit. reason, for example, if me and my friend wanted to do something to see each other more, and i didn't dance and i didn't think i could dance, the chances of me signing up would be little. i think there would have been other things you guys could have done. besides this class will benefit you eventually right? you'll have some knowledge in whatever dance you're doing. and for a complete stranger i have faith in you! haha. creepy.

i think you should take it. it's going to be fun. unless it's like h**l then i'm sorry.

:D