Justabeginner. I take it that you are 4.11 in your bare feet.With a 3" heel you are 5'2. With about an inch your husband is 6.3. You should be able to manage Latin. In Modern there is nothing to stop your partner from bending his knees. There have been some very tall guys with a shortish lady who have made it right to the very top. They have split now that is the Cutlers. You mighty have seen them in the first Burn the Floor show.