Online hip hop dance classes

Adults and teens learning for fun and fitness, parents of children, and people in smaller or remote communities without a nearby studio.

Monthly membership, class packs or single-class fees. You can add paid workshops, choreography videos or private lessons.

• Hip hop dance technique
• Clear verbal instruction on camera
• Basic video and audio setup
• Social media marketing

• Music licensing: popular songs may not be allowed on paid streams or recordings, check platform rules and licensing options
• Liability insurance that covers online instruction, check with a broker
• Injury risk for students at home, so include a waiver and safe-practice guidance
• Home-based business rules in your municipality, if any apply
• Plenty of free dance content online, so work out what makes your classes different

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your camera, audio and lighting setup, platform fees and how much you spend on marketing.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,000, depending on how many students you attract and your pricing. The estimate assumes from about 5 hours a week.

Check platform rules and licensing options for music, as popular songs may not be allowed on paid streams or recordings. Check with a broker that liability insurance covers online instruction, use a waiver, and check any home-based business rules in your municipality.