Ballet classes in a hired hall

Parents of children and teenagers, plus adults who want a beginner or fitness-style class.

Termly fees paid in advance, usually per child per weekly class. Extra income can come from exam entry fees, show tickets and uniform sales.

• Ballet teaching qualification or strong teaching background
• Patience with children and parents
• Planning lessons by age and ability
• Basic admin and bookkeeping

• Teaching qualifications: parents will expect them, and exam boards such as the RAD and ISTD have their own requirements, so check them
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding policy for working with children
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the hall's insurance covers you
• Music licensing for playing recorded music in classes, check what you need
• Hall hire costs can eat into income if classes are small

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on hall hire, equipment, music and insurance. These are estimates, so check hall rates in your area before you set your class fees.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on class numbers, your fees and how many classes you run. The estimate assumes at least around 6 hours a week. Hall hire can eat into income if classes are small.

Check the teaching qualifications parents will expect, and the requirements of exam boards such as the RAD and ISTD. Check enhanced DBS and safeguarding policy needs, public liability cover (including the hall's insurance) and music licensing for recorded music.