Hip hop sessions for schools and clubs

Teach hip hop at primary schools, after-school clubs and youth groups for a fixed fee per session.

Dance instructor leading a energetic hip hop class in a studio with mirrors.
Startup cost£200 to £800
Monthly revenue£300 to £1.8k
Time needed4+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • £200-800
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

You travel to schools, nurseries, holiday clubs and youth groups to run hip hop sessions, using their hall and your own speaker and music.

Your first three steps

  1. Put together a short session plan and a one-page flyer with your prices and experience
  2. Get public liability insurance and an enhanced DBS check, and prepare a simple safeguarding policy
  3. Email or visit local primary schools and after-school club providers and offer a trial session
Who pays

Schools, after-school club providers, holiday camps and youth organisations, sometimes with parents paying the school directly.

How it makes money

A fixed fee per session or per block of weeks. No hall hire costs, and a few regular bookings can give steady income.

Skills that help
  • Hip hop dancing and simple choreography
  • Keeping children engaged and calm
  • Planning age-appropriate lessons
  • Reliable and professional communication with schools
Watch out for
  • Schools will usually ask for an enhanced DBS check and proof of insurance before booking
  • Public liability insurance and safeguarding training, check what each school expects
  • Term-time income can dip during school holidays unless you add holiday clubs
  • Travel time and costs between bookings
  • Music licensing: check what licence applies when you play music in someone else's venue

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start teaching hip hop in schools?

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £800, depending on the equipment you need and how much you spend on insurance and training. Treat this as an estimate and check what each school expects before you buy.

How much can I earn teaching hip hop sessions?

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many bookings you take and the fees you agree. Term-time income can dip during school holidays unless you add holiday clubs. The estimate assumes at least around 4 hours a week.

What checks do schools expect from hip hop teachers?

Schools will usually ask for an enhanced DBS check and proof of insurance before booking. Check public liability insurance, safeguarding training, and which music licence applies when you play music in someone else's venue.

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