Teach online dance classes by video call

Adults wanting a fun workout, people without a nearby studio, and parents of kids who want extra practice.

Monthly memberships, class passes or per-session fees. Recorded lessons can add extra sales to the same material.

• Clear verbal teaching, since students can't be physically corrected
• Comfort with video calls and basic filming
• Building an audience through social media

• Music licensing for live and recorded classes, check platform rules and licensing options
• General liability or professional insurance that covers online teaching, check with an insurer
• Injury risk from small spaces or hard floors, include safety guidance and a waiver
• Check with your city or county about a business license for home-based work
• Competition from free videos, so a clear niche and community help

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $100 to $1,000, depending on your camera, sound, lighting and any platform fees. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $200 to $2,500, depending on how many students join and your pricing.

Check music licensing for live and recorded classes, including platform rules and licensing options, and insurance that covers online teaching. Also check safety guidance and a waiver for small spaces or hard floors, and a business license for home-based work with your city or county.

You need clear verbal teaching, since students can't be physically corrected, plus comfort with video calls, basic filming and building an audience on social media. Plan on typically at least around 4 hours a week. A clear niche helps against free videos.