Dance troupe for hire at events

Event planners, corporate clients, festival organizers, schools, venues and families booking entertainment.

A flat fee per performance, with extra for custom choreography, costumes or longer sets. Fees are split between dancers after costs.

• Strong dance technique in your chosen style
• Choreography and rehearsal leadership
• Reliable and professional with clients
• Basic marketing and video skills

• General liability insurance, since many venues ask for a certificate of insurance
• Check whether dancers are classed as independent contractors or employees in your state
• Use written agreements covering fees, cancellations and injuries
• Music licensing: check whether the venue holds public performance licenses or if you need your own
• Check with your city or county about any business license requirement

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your setup. This is an estimate, so work out your own costs for things like insurance, rehearsals and promotional video before you take bookings.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many events you book and the fees you charge. Treat it as an estimate, and remember that revenue still has to be shared between the dancers.

Check general liability insurance, since many venues ask for a certificate of insurance. Also check whether dancers count as independent contractors or employees in your state, use written agreements, check music licensing, and ask your city or county about business licenses.