Ballroom and social dance classes

Adults looking for a hobby, couples preparing for a wedding, and older people wanting gentle exercise and company.

Pay-as-you-go class fees or a termly block booking per person, with extra income from wedding first dance packages and private lessons.

• Strong ballroom and social dance technique
• Clear, patient teaching
• Reading a room and keeping beginners at ease

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the hall requires its own cover
• Music licensing: check whether you or the venue need a PRS/PPL licence for playing recorded music
• Teaching qualifications are not legally required, but check with a body such as the ISTD or IDTA for credibility and insurance
• Hall costs are fixed, so low attendance can quickly cut into your income

Teaching qualifications are not legally required, but check with a body such as the ISTD or IDTA for credibility and insurance. Also check public liability cover, whether the hall needs its own cover, and whether you or the venue need a PRS/PPL licence.

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on equipment, insurance and marketing. Hall costs are fixed, so low attendance can quickly cut into your income.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on class numbers, how many classes you run and your hall costs. Plan for at least about 5 hours a week.