Dance instructors send quotes mostly for custom work: wedding dance packages, choreography for routines or shows, workshops, school residencies and event instruction. Clients usually compare the number of sessions, whether music editing and rehearsals are included, and how the price stacks up against a studio's package.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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A package of 4 sessions at 60 minutes is very different from 6 at 45 minutes, so state both to avoid arguments about extra time.
Say whether lessons happen at your studio, the client's home or a venue, and who covers rental fees or travel.
Spell out the routine length, number of dancers, music editing, a practice video and any revisions included.
Be clear whether you attend the dress rehearsal, performance or wedding, and what extra time costs.
These are usually client expenses. List who buys them and any licensing the client must handle for performances.
State how much notice is needed and when unused sessions expire so both sides know the terms.
A deposit holds the dates, and a quote expiration date protects you from being held to old pricing.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Private lesson (60 minutes) | per hour | $50-120 |
| Private lesson (30 minutes) | per lesson | $30-70 |
| Group class tuition (weekly, 1 hour) | per month | $50-120 |
| Drop-in group class | per class | $15-25 |
| Wedding first-dance package (3-5 lessons) | per package | $250-600 |
| Custom routine choreography (solo or small group) | flat fee | $200-800 |
| Workshop or guest instruction | per hour | $75-200 |
| Event or party instruction (e.g. bachelorette, corporate) | per event | $150-500 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Flat fees work better than hourly for routines because clients want a known total. Estimate your design time, rehearsal hours and music editing, then add a buffer for revisions.
Present a small, standard and extended package, such as 3, 5 and 8 lessons for wedding couples. Clients tend to choose the middle, and each level makes the scope clear.
Driving time and waiting at a venue are real working hours. Add a travel fee or hourly rate for them instead of absorbing the cost.
List additional rehearsals, extra dancers and rush timelines with their prices so clients see the cost of changes before they ask.
Many instructors offer a discounted or free first lesson to new students, but charge for choreography consultations. If you offer a trial, say whether it is credited toward a package.
Fourteen to thirty days is common. For event work with a fixed date, note that availability is only held once the deposit is paid.
Include a revision limit and a per-dancer or per-hour rate for changes in the quote. Anything beyond that is a written change at the stated price.
A flat package is easier for couples to compare and plan around. Base it on an hourly rate internally, then include a set number of lessons and a clear price for extra time.
Use the Dance Instructor invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Dance Instructor invoice template