Weekly Samba Dance Classes

Adults looking for a fun workout or social activity, Brazilian community members, couples, and people preparing for festivals or trips.

Monthly class packages, drop-in fees, and one-off workshops. Private lessons and wedding or party lessons bring in extra income.

• Strong samba technique
• Teaching and clear instruction
• Music and rhythm
• Friendly, welcoming style

• General liability insurance and participant waivers, check what the studio requires
• Music licensing: check whether the venue or you need public performance licenses for the music you play
• Check with your city, county and state about business licenses and whether sales tax applies to classes
• Rental contracts and class cancellations can eat into thin margins early on

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on studio or community space rental, sound equipment, insurance and how much you spend on early marketing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on class size, your pricing and how many classes you run each week. Rental costs and class cancellations can eat into thin margins early on.

Check general liability insurance and participant waivers, and what the studio requires. Also check music licensing for public performance, business licenses with your city, county and state, and whether sales tax applies to classes.