Online aero dance classes from home
Teach live dance fitness classes over video from home, with a monthly membership for regulars.
- C$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Live-streamed or recorded dance cardio sessions that members follow in their living rooms. You teach from a clear space at home with a camera, speaker and good lighting.
Your first three steps
- Set up a safe teaching space with a camera, speaker and decent lighting, and test your internet connection
- Run a few free or low-cost live trial classes with friends and local social media followers
- Choose a booking and payment platform and launch a simple monthly membership
Who pays
People who prefer exercising at home, such as parents, shift workers, rural residents and anyone put off by winter travel.
How it makes money
Monthly membership or class packs for live sessions, plus optional paid access to a library of recorded classes.
Skills that help
- Leading a class on camera
- Choreography and music selection
- Basic tech and video setup
- Building an online community
Watch out for
- Music licensing for online streaming is different from in-person classes, so check SOCAN, Re:Sound and platform rules
- Professional liability and general liability insurance: check that your policy covers online teaching
- Include health disclaimers and encourage participants to exercise within their limits
- Check GST/HST rules for digital services sold to customers in different provinces
- Standing out in a crowded online market takes steady promotion
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start online dance classes in Canada?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your camera, speaker, lighting, software subscriptions and insurance. You teach from a clear space at home, so there is no venue hire to budget for.
How much can I earn teaching online dance fitness?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on how many members you attract and your membership pricing. Standing out in a crowded online market takes steady promotion, so allow time to build.
What rules should I check before teaching dance classes online?
Music licensing for online streaming differs from in-person classes, so check SOCAN, Re:Sound and platform rules. Also check that your insurance covers online teaching, use health disclaimers, and look into GST/HST rules for digital services sold across provinces.
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