Much, much, more difficult I would say. Particularly in my case as a geriatric very, very, slow learner.
In the early weeks or months it's really all psychology I believe, and dancing with fellow beginners, messing it up, having a laugh, relating to each other, forming a possibibly quite long-lasting (dancing) relationship and friendship is what matters. At this stage, can an experienced follow actually teach me much; I doubt it. By default I am supposed to be the leader and expected to initiate the moves, lead from start to finish. Is the stress of trying to live up to the unachievable expectations of an experienced follower really going to be of help.
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