Pop-Up dancewear fittings at dance studios

Dance parents and students at studios, plus studio owners ordering uniforms or recital items in bulk.

Retail markup on items sold at pop-ups, plus group orders for studio dress codes. Some owners offer the studio a small commission or a discount for hosting.

• Shoe and leotard fitting
• Friendly selling
• Organizing stock and events

• Sales tax permit and any city or county vendor or temporary seller rules, check locally
• General liability insurance, especially when working inside other people's buildings
• Fitting shoes properly matters, poor advice can mean returns and unhappy parents
• Business is seasonal, with peaks before the school year and recitals
• Vehicle space and secure storage for stock

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you carry, your racks and fitting setup, and your vehicle space. Treat this as an estimate and plan your own opening range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $6,000, depending on how many studios and events you visit and the season, with peaks before the school year and recitals. Time needed starts at around 8 hours a week.

Check your sales tax permit and any city or county vendor or temporary seller rules. Also check general liability insurance, especially when working inside other people's buildings, and make sure you have secure storage for stock.