Tips for leads for socials

Hey r/bachata! I have a bit of an "odd" situation and could use some guidance.

I have been dancing bachata for just over half a year. Taking classes at a very popular dancing school. I also regularly go to socials in the Rotterdam area.

In my classes we're starting to learn things that are increasingly difficult to lead to those that haven't learned this in that same class. Yet on the other hand, staying at a social too long I get self-conscious about the limited choreography I master, and trying to learn by looking is / stays difficult, the level of dancers around me is quite often amazing. Plus I bore myself a little after some time.

Maybe I overthink and compare too much. As a teenager I danced ballroom at a competitive level, so my leading quite often gets complimented and I pick up choreography in class quickly. However trying to learn from observation isn't really going anywhere yet.

Any tips/advice for figuring out new ways that are social-friendly? I don't need the flashiest moves, I'd love to just build connections and use musicality without the steps getting too basic or repetitive.