Sra. Dama, (isn't that a little redundant?)
Kindofsorof.
You must be really skinny to be dense enough to sink.
That's what the instructors have told me exactly, that I am too dense and it will take me longer to learn to float. My co-workers think that I weight 90 lbs but my weight is ussualy 102/103 lbs and 105 lbs around the holidays.
Maybe you could try learning in a wet suit. The neoprene is quite bouyant without being totally awkward.
Tha't is something to consider, never thought about it-thanks for the suggestion.
Also, have you mastered the kick?
Kick? what kick?mastered the kick? are you kidding me? I am just too bussy trying not to drown.
If you have a strong and fluid leg motion to propel you, you can do lots of fun and energetic stuff with a board in your hands. Then you can build confidence long before you have the whole arm / leg / sideways breathing coordination thing mastered.
Suerte!