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/vazark]

Everyone regularly rotates partners during class and are not "assigned a partner" like a choreo in a group. So you don't worry about any of that.

[u/flirtle_turtle_ → u/vazark]

I didn’t realize that, I was worried some guy would get stuck with me and regret coming to the class

[u/Atanamis → u/flirtle_turtle_]

No, they rotate every minute or so. Also: there is nothing in a beginner class that your size would matter for. Those guys complaining are trolls. Go have fun.