Ballet Classes in a Rented Hall

Parents of children aged about 3 to 14, plus adults who want to try ballet for fitness or fun.

Term or monthly fees per student, plus a registration fee and optional costume or show fees. Your costs are mainly hall rent, so a fuller class means more margin.

• Solid ballet training and teaching ability
• Patience and clear communication with children and parents
• Organising timetables, payments and sign-ups

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the hall requires its own proof of cover
• Vulnerable sector police check for working with children, check what your municipality or hall requires
• Floor safety: hard floors like concrete can cause injuries, so check the surface and your safety plan
• Music licensing for classes and shows, check with SOCAN and Re:Sound for what applies
• Check whether GST/HST applies to your class fees, as rules vary and depend on your revenue
• Winter weather cancellations and hall bookings that change between terms

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the portable barre, speaker and floor surface you buy, plus insurance and your first hall bookings.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many classes you run, class sizes and your fees. This is revenue before hall rent, insurance and other costs.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether the hall wants proof of cover. Also check vulnerable sector police check requirements, floor safety, music licensing with SOCAN and Re:Sound, and whether GST/HST applies to your class fees.