Hip hop dance classes in a hired hall

Run weekly hip hop classes for kids or adults in a community hall, paid per session or by the term.

Dance instructor leading a energetic hip hop class in a studio with mirrors.
Startup costA$500 to A$2.5k
Monthly revenueA$500 to A$3.5k
Time needed5+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • A$500-2.5k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about
  • Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

Regular hip hop dance classes held in a hired community hall, studio or school hall. You teach routines, technique and fitness, with age-based groups such as juniors, teens and adults.

Your first three steps

  1. Check hall hire rates in your area and pick a weeknight or Saturday slot
  2. Plan a term of age-based classes and set a price per class or per term
  3. Run a free or discounted trial class and promote it through local schools and community Facebook groups
Who pays

Parents of children and teens, plus adults looking for a fun way to keep fit.

How it makes money

Per-class fees or a term fee paid upfront. Income grows as you add classes, age groups and a end-of-term showcase.

Skills that help
  • Strong hip hop dance ability
  • Confident, energetic teaching
  • Managing groups of different ages
  • Basic bookings and payments admin
Watch out for
  • Public liability insurance, and check whether the hall requires its own cover
  • A Working with Children Check (or your state's equivalent) is likely needed to teach kids, check your state requirements
  • Check music licensing for playing music in classes (for example through OneMusic Australia)
  • Hall costs are fixed, so small classes can struggle to cover them
  • Register for an ABN and check when GST applies

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start hip hop dance classes in Australia?

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your insurance, sound equipment and hall hire. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $500 to $3,500, but hall costs are fixed, so small classes can struggle to cover them.

Do I need a Working with Children Check to teach hip hop to kids?

It is likely needed to teach kids, so check your state's requirements. Also check public liability insurance and whether the hall requires its own cover, music licensing (for example through OneMusic Australia), and ABN and GST registration.

What skills and time do I need to run hip hop classes?

The idea lists strong hip hop dance ability, confident and energetic teaching, managing groups of different ages, and basic bookings and payments admin. Estimates suggest at least around 5 hours a week, depending on how many classes you run.

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