Online Salsa Classes and Workshops

Adults who cannot get to a class, want to practise at home, or want to learn before joining a local class.

Monthly membership, paid courses or single workshop tickets. Some teachers also offer private video lessons at a higher price.

• Clear teaching without being in the room
• Solo salsa technique and styling
• Basic video and sound setup
• Online marketing and social media

• Music licensing: popular tracks used in live streams or recordings may need the right licences, so check before you publish
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what your insurer covers for online teaching
• Standing out from free videos online, so offer feedback and community, not just lessons
• Advise students to check they have enough space and suitable footwear to dance safely
• Data protection basics if you hold customer details

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £800, depending on your camera, sound, lighting, software and insurance. This is an estimate, so check what you already own before buying anything new.

Monthly revenue is typically around £100 to £800, depending on how many students you attract and how you price classes. You might start at about 3 hours a week. These are estimates only.

Check music licensing, because popular tracks in live streams or recordings may need the right licences. Check what your insurer covers for online teaching, and data protection basics if you hold customer details. Advise students to check their space and footwear.