I know this sounds completely crazy, but the more confident you are in your dancing, the more noticed you will be. Portraying a great attitude and confidence in your dancing really shines through, even if your feet are doing the wrong step.
Also, just a little note... as a teacher, I know that when I start giving my students more to think about, or correct their technique more frequently, it is because I am seeing improvement and know that the student can handle more. So, when you feel that you are going through a "dancing slump," it usually means that you are getting better, it just doesn't always feel that way. :)