Dance classes, but not good at dancing

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I’ve been doing dance classes as a casual hobby for many years (flamenco in the past, re-started three years ago only doing beginners-style Sevillanas and castanets).
I don’t have any talent. I’m 54 years old for context. Are any of you (former) dance teachers? I keep wondering if it’s worth my while continuing, given that it’s frustrating that I improve so slowly. I could probably achieve a lot more, faster in another hobby. I like it, but above all I really like the idea of being able to do it well.
It’s frustrating that I am not good at it, and that I seem to have to practise a lot to improve at all. Have you experience of this, as teachers or students? Thoughts? Would you say, maybe best to invest my energy elsewhere (why flog a dead horse when you could be building on other aptitudes) or do you say it’s all mindset or have canny tips on how to become better at dance (Sevillanas is pretty simple).

My husband and I have been going to ballroom/Latin for nearly 5 years. It’s the highlight of my week and it gives me so much happiness. Dancing is good for you on so many levels. We’re not competitive and just go at our own pace. If it makes you happy what does it matter if it takes you a time to get better?

What do you mean by doing it well?

I've had loads of dance lessons in the past, because I love dancing and prefer it to gym classes. I'm not a great dancer by anyone's standards, but I get a kick out of knowing the moves when that opportunity arises. If I'm lucky enough to happen on a partner who's really good, I get the benefit of their lead and seem super-proficient for the duration. (Not to the partner, probably, but to onlookers and myself!)

If you're aiming for competition standard you might be on the wrong path for you. I'm sure there are low-level comps you could enter, though, to test your skills and perhaps boost your confidence.

My ds has had three years of flamenco lessons and finds it very frustrating and not easy at all, despite being a professional dancer - so I would maybe try a different genre, if you’re finding progress slow? Tap is a lot of fun, I used to love my adult tap classes until I injured my knee (unrelated to the lessons!)

I think the main thing to consider is do you enjoy it? If it’s fun and brings you joy, as @Lovepeaceunderstanding said, then that’s the main thing.