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What to film in your next class

Capture three things: how you teach, what people do and what the class feels like. Together, they give a prospective student a useful picture of joining you.

Show some teaching

Film a short demonstration or explanation with the instructor clearly visible. Choose an angle that makes the movement easy to understand.

For dance, this might be a teacher slowly showing a step. For fitness, it might be a coach demonstrating an exercise or explaining a variation.

Show participation

Capture people practising or taking part. Leave enough room in the frame to see the movement.

Choose a useful view of the activity rather than an intrusive close-up. Check that everyone visible can be included in your marketing.

Show the room

A wider shot can help someone understand the setting: the space, group size and atmosphere. Keep the phone steady and let the activity happen within the frame.

Make the footage easy to use

• Wipe the camera lens.
• Film where faces and movement are clearly lit.
• Keep the phone stable.
• Leave space around the activity so a vertical crop has room to work.
• Hold the shot long enough to capture a complete movement or teaching moment.
• Check permission before filming and publishing.

Start with a small, repeatable habit

You don't need to document the whole session. A few useful clips collected regularly are a practical starting point for showing your classes over time.