In this new age of social distancing and isolation, that has changed all facets of our lives and how we interact with others, children have been amongst the hardest hit due to cancellation of sport and other activities.
Now dance schools in St George and Sutherland Shire are among those who have began offering virtual lessons to keep kids entertained, help them maintain their fitness and connect with their peers.
Despite her own devastation at having to shut the doors of her popular Taren Point dance studio, leaving principal and dance teacher Alecia Picken without the means to make a living, her thoughts turned to her students and how she could support them through this time.
Within days of the federal government enforced shut down of dance studios, Ms Picken began offering virtual dance lessons via Zoom to her students at AP Performers.
"Motivation at this time is vital," she said.
"Each day we will devote a separate part of our time to each age group and give them choreography to work on at home.
"We will then film the choreograpy and post it so you can learn it at your own pace.
"We will develop stretch, fitness, turn and abs work-outs and will have tap and ballet class each week.
"All classes are for everyone and you can join in as much as you want."
Ms Picken said parents could make an online payment of whatever they could afford if their child took part in a dance class, but those who had lost jobs were not expected to pay anything.
"We want every one of our students to maintain their dance classes, no matter what. Even if you can't afford to pay anything right now, we don't care. Please keep the kids dancing," she said.
"Our students' wellbeing, both physically and mentally, is what is most important to us."
Amanda Martz, of Grays Point, said her daughters were enjoying the vitual lessons.
"Tahlia is loving the virtual classes and Zoe has done some too," she said.
"It gives them an opportunity to stay connected with her friends; they love seeing them all online. It also helps them stay active.
"I think exercise and exposure to the creative arts is so important in helping support kids mental health and well-being.'