Weekly Salsa Classes in a Rented Space

Adults looking for a fun way to exercise or meet people, couples, singles and groups of friends, plus occasional workshop or private lesson clients.

Drop-in price per class, discounted multi-week courses and monthly passes, with extra income from workshops, private lessons and social dance nights.

• Confident salsa dancer, able to lead and follow
• Clear teaching and good with beginners
• Basic marketing and social media
• Friendly, welcoming manner

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to carry it or be named on it
• Check with your city or county about any business license and sales tax rules for services in your state
• Music licensing: check whether the venue covers public performance licenses or whether you need your own
• Have students sign a waiver and consider asking an attorney to review it
• Class numbers can be uneven at first, so avoid long room rental commitments until you know your attendance

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on the venue you rent and how you market your classes. Avoid long room rental commitments until you know your attendance.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students attend and whether you charge per class or per course. Class numbers can be uneven at first, so treat these as estimates.

Check whether the venue requires you to carry general liability insurance, and ask your city or county about business license and sales tax rules. Check music licensing coverage, and have students sign a waiver, ideally reviewed by an attorney.