Private dance lessons and wedding first dances

Engaged couples, adults learning for fun or an event, parents wanting extra coaching for their child, and students preparing for auditions.

Hourly rate per lesson, often sold as packages of several lessons. Choreography for a wedding or performance can be a fixed fee.

• Strong technique and the ability to explain it simply
• Choreography
• Adapting to different ages and abilities
• Friendly, reliable customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, especially if you teach in rented rooms or clients' homes
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence applies if clients come to your home
• Check whether a police record check is expected when teaching children or teens
• Music licensing may apply if you play recorded music in lessons or share videos, so check what you need
• Income can be uneven, with wedding demand often seasonal

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $100 to $1,000, depending on where you teach and your equipment. Commercial general liability insurance is worth checking, especially if you teach in rented rooms or clients' homes.

Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence applies if clients come to your home. Also check whether a police record check is expected when teaching children or teens, what music licensing you need, and commercial general liability insurance.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many clients you take on. Plan for at least about 4 hours a week, and expect uneven income, as wedding demand is often seasonal.