Online Salsa Lessons and Workshops

Adults who can't get to a local class, beginners who want to practice before going out dancing, and dancers who want to improve technique.

Monthly membership or per-class fee for live sessions, paid one-off workshops, private video lessons and a small library of recorded lessons.

• Strong salsa technique, taught clearly through a screen
• Comfortable on camera
• Basic video and audio setup
• Social media and email marketing

• Music licensing: check the terms of your video platform and social media for using commercial music in live and recorded classes
• General liability or professional liability insurance: ask a broker if coverage for online instruction is available
• Include a waiver and advise students to check their space and health before dancing
• Check your state's rules on sales tax for digital services and any local business license needed for your home address
• Partner dancing is hard to teach online, so be clear about what you offer

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on your video and audio setup and the platforms you use. You can begin with live group classes and add recorded lessons or private coaching later.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,000, depending on how many students join your live classes, recorded lessons and private sessions. Plan for at least about 4 hours a week, and treat these figures as estimates.

Check the terms of your video platform and social media for using commercial music, and ask a broker about insurance for online instruction. Use a waiver, and check your state's sales tax rules for digital services and any local business license.