Start dance classes in a rented studio space

Parents of children and teens, adults looking for a hobby or exercise, and beginners preparing for a wedding or event.

Per-class drop-in fees, monthly tuition or multi-week courses. Revenue grows with the number of students per class and the number of classes you run.

• Strong skill in at least one dance style
• Clear teaching and patience with beginners
• Basic scheduling and communication with parents

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to be named on it
• Check with your city or county about a local business license
• Safety and injury risk: check the floor surface, warm-ups and age-appropriate teaching
• Music licensing for classes and recitals, check what the venue or a licensing provider covers
• If you work with children, check background check requirements for your state and venue

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your equipment, insurance and how you promote classes. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $400 to $3,500, depending on class sizes, prices and how many classes you run.

Check general liability insurance and whether the venue wants to be named on it, plus a local business license with your city or county. Also check floor surface, warm-ups and age-appropriate teaching, music licensing, and background check requirements if you work with children.

You need strong skill in at least one dance style, clear and patient teaching, and basic scheduling and parent communication. Plan on typically at least around 5 hours a week, including renting space by the hour.