If he’s scared of dancing for social reasons, I would think that the underlying causes of that would have to be addressed. Off the top of my head, this might be a good gradual behavioral approach (but wouldn’t address any of the underlying cognitive causes):
Pen pal.
Do something that involves cooperation in person, but not socializing.
Go to a meetup that is like semi-professional and semi-social.
Initiate small talk in acceptable situations (with the barber, taxi driver, contextual comments to the person sitting next to you).
Initiate in a more random way. Ex. Hey, I like your glasses, where’d you get them? Something tells me that you’re a fan—did you see the game last night?
If his fear is more specific to physical activity, then I agree with you about starting off with something like Yoga. Some other ideas: Racquetball, Running, Ping Pong.
If he’s scared of dancing for social reasons, I would think that the underlying causes of that would have to be addressed. Off the top of my head, this might be a good gradual behavioral approach (but wouldn’t address any of the underlying cognitive causes):
Pen pal.
Do something that involves cooperation in person, but not socializing.
Go to a meetup that is like semi-professional and semi-social.
Go to a social meetup.
Toastmasters.
Learn to dance.
Initiate small talk in acceptable situations (with the barber, taxi driver, contextual comments to the person sitting next to you).
Initiate in a more random way. Ex. Hey, I like your glasses, where’d you get them? Something tells me that you’re a fan—did you see the game last night?
If his fear is more specific to physical activity, then I agree with you about starting off with something like Yoga. Some other ideas: Racquetball, Running, Ping Pong.