Online hip hop dance classes

Adults wanting a fun workout, teens and parents looking for dance lessons, and beginners who prefer learning at home.

Monthly membership, class packs or single-class tickets, plus optional paid recordings or private video sessions.

• Hip hop dance ability
• Clear verbal instruction on camera
• Basic video and audio setup
• Social media promotion

• Music licensing: popular songs on live streams and recordings can lead to takedowns, so check platform rules and consider licensed or royalty-free music
• General liability or professional insurance, and clear waivers about exercising at home
• Parental consent if you teach minors online, and check your platform's rules on child safety
• Check your state's sales tax rules for online memberships and digital products
• Building an audience can take time

Startup costs are typically around $150 to $1,200, depending on your video and audio setup and how you promote your classes. These are estimates, so start with what you need and upgrade later.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $1,800, depending on how many students you attract and whether you use memberships or pay-per-class. That is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and building an audience can take time.

Check music licensing and platform rules, since popular songs can lead to takedowns. Also check insurance and waivers for exercising at home, parental consent and child safety rules if you teach minors, and your state's sales tax rules for memberships.