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Originally posted by TheTramp
It would be a real shame if you gave up now.
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I would echo Steve's and David's excellent advice.
As a taxi dancer of some years, I promise you that what you're describing is perfectly normal - I can think of quite a few people who started off with the same sort of frustration, yet turned, over time, into lovely dancers.
Once you get your breath back, and can cope with the freestyle again, seek out some of the better dancers - and when you ask them to dance, ask them to keep to simple moves.
Steer away from the show offs that like to do lots of complicated arm-winding intermediate moves (often led very badly, with a smug smile (grrr)) - it's their fault for trying those moves, not your fault after three weeks for not being able to follow them.
The ones that will be the most use to you are the ones that can dance beginners moves well, stick to them and lead them clearly, and don't pull your arms off in the process.
Your other half should do the same thing - seek out some of the better ladies and ask them for a dance. Speaking from personal experience, it's
hard asking good dancers to dance in the beginning, but for the most part they can remember that they were beginners once and are pleased to help.
Try not to dwell on this setback - progress in learning to dance isn't always in the right direction - sometimes it's harder than others and other times there are arid plateaus to get across before things start to improve again.
But if you have already enjoyed it at all, I would bet that you will continue to enjoy it - more - as you push through the tough times at the beginning.
Good luck.
Chris