Themes in Dreams

In my recent dreams these motifs have predominated:

I admire the creative expression of a musician or dancer, often a black guy.

I seek approval, often unsuccessfully or dubiously, of someone for my own efforts, in music or dance or poetry. Usually this is a woman but these are not sexual dreams per se.

I am attempting to solve a problem in this regard. Whether to gain skill and confidence or legitimation / approval for my efforts. These dreams are hard work.