I have a studio but have the opportunity to start in the next town over. I was wondering what prices to expect if I rent space from a gym, or say rec center?

This summer I rented a gym from a montessori school- (it was a small gym but def big enough for dance class. They charged me $30/hr. Which is kind of a lot in my opinion, but it was just for the summer I was just teaching to keep my students until I open in late fall.

They let me decide when I needed the room (for the most part) and the parents had their own door to enter and exit from (there was a door in the gym that went straight outside) so that was a plus.

The answers you could get will be extremely variable based on location and policies. Some will cover you under their insurance, some will require you carry your own. Some places will charge a straight rental fee while others will charge per head. I would anticipate about 60% going to the location if they're insurance covers you and about 50% if you carry your own.

Hi,

I was able to rent from a studio that already had a barre, raised wood floors, and sound system from a music school that sometimes did musicals. She only charged me $15/hour. Which was amazing. I hated leaving but I outgrew the space...

Another space I rented from charged me $25. Don't bother with ballroom spaces such as Fred Astaire. They wanted $100/hour, which they said they made on privates so that was the going rate. Right. (eye roll). Good luck!

Hi there -

I have been renting space a the local Country Club for three years. I'm currently paying $20 per hour, which adds up quickly, since we are offering 13 classes per week this year. However, other local facilities charge up to $40 per hour.

I purchase my own business insurance policy through American Family... it cost me $350 this year, but also covers us when we rent the Performing Arts Center for dress rehearsals and recitals.

I hope that helps!

I've been renting space from my local youth center for the past four or five years (I'm ready to leave but haven't found a space that I can afford or would work). To rent the Center, the director charges $30 per hour (that's for those who are having a one time event). Since I am there year around, I am being charged a monthly flat fee, which in my opinion should be much less - hopefully I can re-negotiate the fee this year. I am responsible for my own marketing and insurance. They do include me in their schedule and if anyone comes and asks about dance classes, they will give them our marketing cards, website and phone number. There is also a direct link on their website to ours.

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to PM me.

Churches will often rent out a function room to dance studio's and then you should be able to get cheap advertising through their Parish magazine too. You need to ask round and see what's available.