Samba Workshops and Performance Troupe

Event organizers, companies, festivals, community groups, schools and private clients booking parties. Troupe members may also pay a small fee to join.

A fixed fee per workshop or performance, plus extras for costumes or longer shows. Member fees can cover rehearsal space.

• Samba technique and choreography
• Leading and organizing a group
• Event sales and communication
• Teaching mixed-ability groups

• Commercial general liability insurance, since many events ask for proof of cover
• Check whether events need permits for outdoor parades or street performances in your municipality
• Music licensing: check SOCAN and Re:Sound requirements for performances and recorded music
• Written agreements with performers, and whether they are contractors or employees under provincial rules
• WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire staff; rules vary by province
• Seasonality: summer festivals are busy, winter bookings may rely on corporate and private events
• Treat the cultural roots of samba with respect, and credit your training

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000 CAD, depending on your equipment, costumes, insurance and how large a troupe you plan to run. Your own setup choices will move the total within that range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000 CAD, depending on how many events you book and the size of your group. Summer festivals tend to be busy, while winter bookings may rely more on corporate and private events.

Check commercial general liability insurance, since many events ask for proof of cover. Also check municipal permits for outdoor parades or street performances, SOCAN and Re:Sound music licensing, written agreements with performers, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire staff, as rules vary by province.