Part-Time Dance Classes in Rented Space

Parents of children and teens, adults looking for a hobby or fitness, and sometimes community groups or daycares.

Term or monthly fees per student, plus drop-in class fees, with extra income from a year-end recital, costumes or workshops.

• Strong dance ability in at least one style
• Teaching and class planning
• Patience with children and parents
• Basic admin and booking

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires proof of cover
• Police record check with vulnerable sector screening, which parents and venues often expect when working with children
• First aid and child safety training, and safe flooring for jumps and turns to reduce injury risk
• Music licensing for playing music in class and at recitals, check with the relevant Canadian licensing bodies
• Winter weather cancellations and the risk of low enrolment in the first term
• Collecting GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, check with the CRA

Estimates typically run around $800 to $4,000 to start, depending on venue hire, insurance and how you promote your classes. Renting by the hour instead of leasing premises keeps the upfront commitment lower.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on class numbers, fees and how many sessions you run each week. Low enrolment in the first term and winter cancellations can affect it.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether your venue requires proof of cover. Also check police record checks with vulnerable sector screening, first aid and child safety training, safe flooring, music licensing, and GST/HST registration with the CRA.