Hip Hop Dance for Schools and After-School Programs

Schools, parent councils, daycares, municipal recreation departments and youth organizations, sometimes parents directly.

A set fee per session or per series, or a per-child fee for after-school programs. Contracts with several venues can fill a weekly timetable.

• Hip hop dance and age-appropriate choreography
• Classroom management with groups of children
• Reliable communication and scheduling
• Pitching programs to organizations

• Vulnerable sector police check, usually required to work with children, check what each organization asks for
• Commercial general liability insurance, which many schools and municipalities require proof of
• Some school boards have approved vendor lists or procurement steps, check how yours works
• Winter weather and school holidays can interrupt bookings, so plan for seasonal gaps
• Music licensing and appropriate lyrics for young audiences

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your portable sound system, insurance, travel and promotional materials.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many programs you win and how often they run. The estimate assumes from about 5 hours a week.

Check what each organization asks for, as a vulnerable sector police check is usually required. Many schools and municipalities want proof of commercial general liability insurance, and some school boards have approved vendor lists or procurement steps to check.