Dance Studio

Dance Studio Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 15th, 2025

The dance studio business idea involves providing a space for people to learn and practice various dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and salsa. To start this business, you will need a space to hold classes, essential equipment, and instructors. You must schedule classes, advertise the business, manage finances, and create a positive student experience to operate it.

In this list, you'll find real-world dance studio success stories and very profitable examples of starting a dance studio that makes money.

1. The LOOK Fitness ($480K/year)

Bryan Greene, founder of The LOOK Fitness, came up with the idea for his boutique fitness facility after a successful career in fitness training. Frustrated with the lack of upscale and personalized options for clients, he decided to create a facility that catered to executives, business owners, and everyday gym-goers who wanted a more exclusive workout experience. Despite facing challenges such as a difficult location search and dishonest realtors, The LOOK Fitness now generates $53,000 per month and continues to grow.

How much money it makes: $480K/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
How many people on the team: 3

How I Grew My Fitness Studio To $480K/Year Despite The Pandemic

Launching and growing a high-end boutique fitness facility in Newport Beach, The LOOK Fitness pulls in $53,000 monthly and demonstrates how founder Bryan Greene overcame prolonged construction delays, stringent COVID-19 closures, and inefficient marketing firms to build a thriving business that caters to executives and fitness enthusiasts.

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