Do the Dance thing...In a few years you may not want to become a pilot. Shock horror it does happen. Do the things that will make you happy, and dont let the others tell you what is good for you. If you really want to make it...you will.
My school quals are laughable, and my degree is adequate. My spelling is pants. Yet I hold a Queens Commission, own my own company and earn a five fig sum.
Chances are always there.