Ballet classes in a rented studio

Parents of children from preschool age up, teens, and adults taking beginner or fitness-style ballet.

Monthly or term tuition per student, plus registration fees and optional extras like a showcase, costumes or uniforms.

• Solid ballet training and technique
• Experience teaching, especially children
• Clear communication with parents
• Basic organizing and bookkeeping

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to name them on your policy
• Check your city or county for a business license and whether your state requires background checks for people working with children
• Consider a waiver and clear injury policy, and use a sprung or suitable floor to reduce injury risk
• Music licensing for any recital or recorded music used in class, check what applies
• Rental costs are fixed, so avoid booking more hours than your enrollment supports

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the space you rent, your equipment and your insurance. Because you rent by the hour rather than lease a building, the upfront outlay stays fairly small.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many classes you run and how many students enroll. Rental costs are fixed, so avoid booking more hours than your enrollment supports.

Check general liability insurance and whether the venue wants to be named on your policy. Check your city or county business license and your state's background check rules for working with children. Consider a waiver, an injury policy, a suitable floor and music licensing.