I am not good at dancing. vs I am not good in dancing.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am not good at dancing' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'I am not good in dancing' is also grammatically correct but less commonly used.

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I am not good at dancing.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a lack of skill or ability in the activity of dancing.

Examples:

I am not good at dancing, but I love to watch others dance.
She admitted that she was not good at dancing.
He knows he is not good at dancing, but he still enjoys it.
They are not good at dancing, but they have fun trying.
We are not good at dancing, so we prefer to sit and chat at parties.

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I've just always been really good at dancing.
I thought the main risk was it would just make me too good at dancing.
Suddenly you got really good at dancing.
Suddenly you got really good at dancing.
Andy sings beautifully, and he's really good at dancing.
You have a great deal to offer and I am not sure I'm worthy of it, but for now let's just enjoy a good dinner and some dancing.
I am not good at schmozing.
I am not good at choosing the people I hang out with.
Again, I am not good at quoting in context.
I am not good at this.
The heat is not good for the dancing.
I looked a lot like an orangutan, our close cousins, or the Incredible Hulk. Not very good for ballroom dancing.
I cannot do things I am not good at, and I am not good at being in a room full of strange people.
I am not good at telling you, but now you should know.
Like I told you, I am not good at hard.
I am not good at being a single woman. "Not good" is an understatement.
I am not good company right now.
Clearly, I am not good enough.
I thought I should dress up, but I am not good with heels.
You have to stop looping me into this stuff. I am not good in these situations.

Alternatives:

I am not skilled at dancing.
I am not talented in dancing.
I am not proficient at dancing.
I am not a good dancer.
I am not great at dancing.

I am not good in dancing.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to express a lack of proficiency or ability within the context of dancing, but it is less common than using 'at' in this context.

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I've just always been really good at dancing.
I thought the main risk was it would just make me too good at dancing.
You have a great deal to offer and I am not sure I'm worthy of it, but for now let's just enjoy a good dinner and some dancing.
The heat is not good for the dancing.
I looked a lot like an orangutan, our close cousins, or the Incredible Hulk. Not very good for ballroom dancing.
You have to stop looping me into this stuff. I am not good in these situations.
I am not good in mathematics but it must have more than 100 years.
Suddenly you got really good at dancing.
Suddenly you got really good at dancing.
I am not good at schmozing.
I am not good at choosing the people I hang out with.
Again, I am not good at quoting in context.
I am not good company right now.
Clearly, I am not good enough.
I am not good at this.
Andy sings beautifully, and he's really good at dancing.
I cannot do things I am not good at, and I am not good at being in a room full of strange people.
I thought I should dress up, but I am not good with heels.
I am not good at telling you, but now you should know.
It's so humiliating, and I am not good with rejection.

Alternatives:

I am not good at dancing.
I am not skilled in dancing.
I am not proficient in dancing.
I am not talented in dancing.
I am not a good dancer.

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I am not good at dancing. vs I am not good in dancing.