Ballet classes in a hired hall

Parents of children and teens, plus adults who want a fitness or hobby class.

Termly fees paid per student, usually based on the number of classes a week. Extras can include uniforms, concert tickets and end-of-year showcase costs.

• Strong ballet training and teaching ability
• Patience and clear communication with children
• Organising timetables, enrolments and payments

• Working with Children Check (or equivalent) is required in every state and territory, check your state's rules
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the hall's insurance covers your classes
• Music licensing: playing music in classes may need a licence, check with the relevant licensing bodies
• Safe teaching practice for young dancers, including child safety policies and injury awareness
• Income can drop if numbers dip, so avoid committing to long hall hire contracts too early

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your hall hire, music equipment, insurance and marketing. These are estimates, and you can avoid long hall contracts early on while you build numbers.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many classes you run, how many students enrol and your fees. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and it can drop if numbers dip.

Check the Working with Children Check, or equivalent, rules in your state or territory. Also check public liability insurance and whether the hall's cover includes your classes, plus whether playing music in class needs a licence.