Just Imagine Youth Drama School is moving its classes online.
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Classes involve logging into Google Classroom, where a qualified teacher will upload instructional videos of activities for children to complete.
Students then upload their own videos of them completing the tasks for feedback, and can interact with their peers within the app.
Just Imagine manager Amanda Sutherland said they were focusing on keeping the classes fun and interactive.
"The activities don't all involve sitting in front of a computer," she said. "So, for example, there's a video where we're asking kids to design their own costume, and then upload a photo or video of that."
"We'll do some mindfulness, and keep their minds and body active."
Classes will teach students performance skills like body language and facial expression, and when social distancing restrictions lift, students will come together in person to put on a production of Peter Pan.
Ms Sutherland said the benefits of learning drama should translate well into the online space.
"We're all adjusting, so we're trying this rather than the kids missing out," she said.
"The kids that have been coming to our classes for many years just love it."
Parents can sign up for the school holiday period and then continue into the term if they choose. To find out more see the website justimaginedrama.com/ or call Amanda Sutherland on 0422 303 527.