Chorophobia
Fear of dancing (anxiety about participating in dance).
Chorophobia
Fear of dancing (anxiety about participating in dance).
Learning Progress
Examples
"Chorophobia made wedding celebrations extremely stressful for her."
"He avoided cultural festivals owing to chorophobia and felt left out."
Mnemonic Trick
Choro- = dance (chorus) — picture stage fright for dancing.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of dance events, intense embarrassment, rapid heartbeat when asked to dance, social withdrawal."
Etymology
From Greek choros = dance + phobos = fear.
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