with most environments it's more about the accessibility of the environment...like, if i go to a bar or a club will i be able to put my cane and/or drink down to dance, will i have a place to sit when i need to rest, is there a wall or a bar nearby that i can lean on if i have to, do i have a way to get there/home if it's super late, etc. that's one of the reasons i loved queer prom at the university i went to, because it was a safe space to dance access-wise, and one of the reasons i'm excited about the reunion. i usually only go out to bars or clubs with friends who understand my access needs. i used to go to karaoke regularly when i lived in virginia and the bartender knew me so well that it wasn't an issue. but with new places it's always an issue. i'm also reluctant to sign up for dance classes not knowing the environment at the places here, but there are some community dance classes and the arts center offers scholarships so i'm thinking of giving that a shot.
i have progressed to having to take MANY more breaks over the years, and i can't do some moves...like i can't do a lot of the more advanced lyrical moves i used to be able to do, and i can't do pointe anymore. but i can still dance and do most of the things i've always done and i still enjoy it
just at a different pace/intensity.
i hope those classes work out for you!