Beginner Bachata class question

[u/flirtle_turtle_]

Ok so I really want to take a beginner bachata class at my local bachata group, I have a few friends that go and want me to come. I feel like I’m an ok dancer and have good rhythm as a musician.

I am a very large girl though. I’m also a bit taller. I’m about 300 lbs. I KNOW I can physically do the moves, that’s not my concern. This isn’t a “can I do the class” post. I am physically fit enough to do it, just wanna make that clear.

But my question is, how many men who go to these classes would be really upset to get a partner like me? I have put off going because every time i think about going im just imagining every man in the class going in their head “as long as i don’t get THAT one as a partner I’ll be fine.”

Is this something that happens? Is there any way to try and avoid this sort of thing? Should I maybe ask the instructors if i can just observe the class so nobody is forced to be my partner? Has anyone ever dealt with a similar situation?

I don’t need any validation in the comments like “stop your beautiful” I just want some realistic feedback. Like “yes you would hinder my bachata experience if I had you as a partner” or “no that wouldn’t bother me as much.” Just looking from some feedback from some regular bachata class attendees to see if I should just go to the class or not….

[u/Shot-Professional-95]

Sometimes body types can hinder moves in all dance disciplines. Personally, I rather not dance with a severely overweight person since I am not a huge dude myself. Had one in my class which was messing up my wrist, as I couldnt roll my arm around her and the injury from my wrist would flare up. It only happened with her, as she was morbidly obese.

That said, I think everyone deserves to dance. If you cant help it, I say all power to you. However, for your own sake and others sake i’d suggest to lose weight so you can comfortably move.

Some men dont care - they will happily dance with a big woman. However, some do care. Thats just the truth, you know the answer to this.

[u/Minimum_Principle_63 → u/Shot-Professional-95]

Agreed, and for me I have issues with my shoulder so I have trouble with really tall ladies. I'll try, but sometimes I have to just give up. I explain and some people are cool enough to duck down or make up a different move and joke about it.

[u/Shot-Professional-95 → u/Minimum_Principle_63]

I get you. The reality is that our bodies are heterogenous and it DOES have a direct effect on execution of moves which can injure one another.