There were a total of 5,086 participants enrolled in 34 dance schools in 2007, the most popular types of dance being classical ballet, jazz and modern dance.

These dance schools employed a total of 109 persons and generated a financial surplus of e391,836.

There were a total of 5,086 participants in dance activities in 2007, an increase of 8 per cent over 2006. The number of dance schools also increased, from 32 in 2006 to 34.

The most popular form of dance in 2006 and also in 2007 was classical ballet, followed by jazz and modern dance. Female dancers preferred classical ballet and jazz, while Latin American and ballroom were the most popular forms of dance among males. In both these years, the majority of persons attending dance lessons were aged between five and 14, with the smallest percentage of persons being under the age of five.

Within the 34 dance schools in operation in 2007, the most common type of dance offered by schools was classical ballet, followed by jazz and modern dance. The most demanding form of dance, with dancers dedicating an average of 1.6 hours per week, was ballet followed by jazz with 1.4 hours.

In 2007, 109 persons were employed by dance schools, of which 83 per cent were working on a part time basis. This shows an increase of five per cent over 2006. The majority of employees were dance teachers.

Recurrent expenditure in 2007 amounted to e654,318, of which 45 per cent went towards staff costs. A significant proportion of the expenditure also went towards premises (including rent of premises) and operational expenditure.

The total income generated in the same year reached e1,046,154. Of this, 85 per cent came from tuition fees, and a further 13 per cent came from dance shows. The financial surplus for dance schools in 2007 amounted to e391,836, an increase of 14 per cent over 2006.