Hip hop classes in a hired hall

Parents of children and teenagers, plus adults looking for a fun way to keep fit and learn something new.

Pay-as-you-go sessions or a term fee per dancer. Income grows with the number of dancers per class and the number of classes you run each week.

• Confident hip hop dancing
• Clear teaching and choreography
• Managing groups of children or adults
• Basic marketing and bookings

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your insurer wants proof of teaching qualifications
• An enhanced DBS check is normally expected when teaching children, check how to get one as a self-employed person
• Child safeguarding policy and parent contact details, including medical information
• Hall hire costs against class numbers, as quiet weeks can leave you out of pocket
• Music licensing: check whether you or the venue need a PPL PRS licence to play music in classes

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on insurance, sound equipment, marketing and any qualifications you choose to get. Hall hire is an ongoing cost, so compare it against likely class numbers.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many classes you run and how many people attend. Quiet weeks can leave you out of pocket if hall hire costs outweigh class income.

Check public liability insurance and whether your insurer wants proof of teaching qualifications. Check how to get an enhanced DBS check if teaching children, safeguarding arrangements, and whether you or the venue need a PPL PRS music licence.