Start weekly samba dance classes

Adults looking for a fun way to keep fit or meet people, plus parents of children's classes, and some Brazilian community groups.

Pay-as-you-go class fees or termly blocks, with extra income from one-off workshops and taster sessions. Income grows with the number of classes and students per class.

• Confident samba dancing and teaching
• Clear, encouraging instruction
• Basic marketing and social media
• Managing bookings and payments

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your policy covers teaching dance
• Music licensing: venues often hold PPL PRS licences, but check whether yours is covered or you need your own
• If you teach children, check DBS requirements and safeguarding policies
• Check any teaching qualifications or first aid training that venues or insurers may expect
• Numbers can dip in summer and around holidays, so avoid relying on a single class

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on venue hire, insurance, sound equipment and marketing. Numbers can dip in summer and around holidays, so avoid relying on a single class.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,500, depending on class sizes, fees and how many classes you run. Revenue is not profit, so set hall hire and other costs against it.

Check that your public liability insurance covers teaching dance, and whether your venue's music licence covers you or you need your own. If you teach children, check DBS and safeguarding requirements, and any qualifications or first aid training venues or insurers may expect.