Comments on: I am in my early 50`s i want to start taking dancing lesson but i am so embarassed to ask?

By: W W D

W W D — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:35:59 +0000

Just go. If you’re thinking ballroom, I know ladies who took it up (beginner lessons) in their 70’s and 80’s. Everybody starts at zero, so you’ll have plenty of company, and it will be completely comfortable once you get started. You’ll find that your age will not be at all unusual in the studio, so that needn’t be a consideration at all. Can you become one of the world’s top dancers? probably not, but you can still become outstanding if you want and your health hold up. I even saw an old acquaintance competing at age 92 a few months ago, and out-dancing a lot of the youngsters.
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By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:11:59 +0000

Bite the bullet and do it. Start with group dance lessons. They are a good way to begin, and there is something comforting knowing that there are actually people out there who dance at the same level you do.

An advantage of many group lessons is that you are forced to dance with other dance partners, which has social benefits as well as improving your technique.

Get out the Yellow Pages, or visit the USA Dance website: http://www.usabda.org/, to locate a local chapter: http://usabda.org/home/our_chapters/find_a_chapter/index.cfm

You will find a lot of encouragement and support.

GO FOR IT ! ! !
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By: wrathofkublakhan

wrathofkublakhan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:59 +0000

My advice: go rent the movie Shall We Dance with Richard Gere. His character does just what you describe — beginning dance lessons.
The studio scenes show all the mishaps and victories and it’s just a lovely little film.

Q: Shall we dance?
A: I would love to dance.
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By: Katels

Katels — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:09:59 +0000

don’t be! just do your best and who cares what they think
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By: annie a

annie a — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:23:59 +0000

I’m only 15 but I don’t think you should be embarrassed to ask at all. dance is a great exercise and it is so much fun to do. I think you should start taking dance classes and feel completely confident in it. age is absolutely nothing to be concerned about, it means nothing. if you really want to do it, go for it. happy dancing!
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By: Mi Mi

Mi Mi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:53:59 +0000

you dont have to be embarassed do you know how many people your age learning to dance especially since daning with the stars started your good just walk into any dance studio with a friend if that makes you more comfortable and just start learnin
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By: sunny

sunny — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:16:59 +0000

There are plenty of schools that have adult dancing classes so people like yourself wont be embarassed. It all depends on what type of dancing you wont to do. My parents attend rock and roll dancing lessons together with a bunch of people their own age, and they have a great time, and they’re older than you! Also persuade your friends to start with you, so then you wont go through the embarassment on your own
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By: King Midas

King Midas — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:59 +0000

Yes, Visualize this I am a 6′2" 240 lb football player and my college coach forced me to take Ballet classes. If I can overcome the initial embarrassment, and humiliation of being in this class you can ask about dance class.

Now you can stop laughing!!

P.S. I didn’t wear the tights, I have my dignity.
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By: bubble gum

bubble gum — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:30:59 +0000

its easy ,, see if you can ask us to answer you about ur embarassement, then you ask ur self,, what is the reason you want to learn dancing,, if one of your answers is to keep your self fit n healthy i think there isnt any need to be emberassed, well Good luck
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By: Marlyne B

Marlyne B — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:59:59 +0000

Go for it! Women have learned to fly airplanes in their 80’s and learning something new and interesting is truly living the life God gave us. You will learn a lot of grace, meet interesting people and even if you were the eldest in the class, I have found younger people enjoy that and they are even pretty inspired by one with your spirit. I will feel sad if you don’t do it. You have nothing to be embarrassed about,dear. A lot of women go to college well into middle age and you might feel a tad of discomfort for a few days but it wears off as you really get into it. Have fun! If yhou don’t try it, you will probably always look back with regret and who wants to live with regrets for lack of just trying something new!
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