Fine & Performing Arts
In addition to the fine & performing arts curriculum woven into our regular school day and extended day programs, South Loop Elementary School offers many opportunities for your child to explore his or her creative side. Activities are available in several different areas: Music, Dance, Drama, and Media & Visual Arts.
South Loop Band
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Grades 4th - 8th | Enrollment: September |  Band Supply List |
The South Loop Band is part of the regular school day and available to all students in grades 4th - 8th. The school band will participate in city-wide competitions. Instruments are provided subject to availability, and parents can rent instruments if necessary. There is a mandatory $50 band fee for students who use a school instrument, and a mandatory $25 band fee for students who rent an instrument. For more information, please visit the South Loop Band website, or email Mr. Zettl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Chicago Children's Choir
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Grades 3rd - 8th | Enrollment: September |
Through a partnership with the Chicago Children's Choir, South Loop Elementary School has an in-school program that provides our school with a qualified conductor to establish a choir of 20-50 students. Students receive classroom training in basic music theory and choral performance from professional music educators. By developing musical skills and performing in public (citywide performances with other members of CCC), the children acquire poise, increased self-esteem and an understanding that discipline and hard work bring rewards. Participation is by audition. For more information, contact Danielle Enriquez-Fowler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
"Jazz Alive" Jazz Band
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Grades 4th - 8th | Enrollment: To Be Announced |
Through a partnership with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, South Loop Elementary School has an after-school program which provides participating students with an understanding of the fundamentals of jazz music and an opportunity to participate in a jazz band.
Little Kids Rock
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Grades 3rd - 8th | Enrollment: September | Registration Form |
This program offers free guitar lessons and drum lessons to interested students. Students will learn improvisation & composition, and play rock/pop songs (both old & new), with opportunities to play in front of live audiences. Guitars provided (limited supply) and there is a drum set on-site at the school. Minimal sight reading required. Limited space available with priority given to returning students, so sign up early. For more information, contact Mr. Berlanga at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Guitar lessons: Mondays, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Drum lessons: Mondays, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Violin Lessons
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Grades K - 8th | Enrollment: Ongoing |
Through our school partnership with the Sherwood Conservatory of Music, we offer in-school fee-based violin lessons during the Extended Day Program. Lessons will be offered to beginning students on Mondays (October 3rd - May 25th). Lessons for returning or advanced students will be held on Fridays (October 7th - May 25th). Cost is $330 per student, plus the cost of violin rental. For more information, please contact Katie Svaicer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Beginning K - 2nd: Mondays, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Beginning 3rd - 8th: Mondays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Advanced K - 2nd: Fridays, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Advanced 3rd - 8th: Fridays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Private Vocal Lessons
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Grades 4th - 8th | Enrollment: Ongoing |
Is your child planning to be the next "American IDOL"? Help him/her get a start with private vocal lessons. Our general music teacher, Ms. Anders is offering fee-based 30-minute private voice lessons afterschool Monday through Thursday. Spaces are limited and will fill quickly, so enroll early. Participation requires a quarterly commitment, the cost is only $20 per lesson! For more information, please contact Ms. Anders at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit her office outside of the little theater.
1st Quater (7 lessons): $140
2nd Quarter (9 lessons): $180
3rd Quarter (10 lessons): $200
4th Quarter (8 lessons): $160
Piano Lessons
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Grades K - 8th | Enrollment: Ongoing | Registration Form |
Private and group piano lessons are available Monday - Friday during the Extended Day Program at the Main Building with Mr. Nathan Bojko and Ms. Stephanie Carroll. Half-hour lessons cost $20 for private lessons, and $10 for group lessons. For more information, please contact Katie Svaicer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Hip-Hop Dance Classes
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Grades Pre-K - 8th | Enrollment: January- February |  Registration Form |
South Loop students love Hip Hop music, so why not teach them all the right moves to go along with it and allow them to express themselves in a positive, creative and healthy way! Classes begin on February 21st in the main school building. The cost is $125.00 per student for 12 weeks. There will be an end of session performance. For more information, please contact Mrs. Butler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Pre-K - 2nd Grade: Fridays, 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
3rd - 6th Grades: Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Advanced Students: Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Irish Dance Classes
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Grades K-8th, Adults | Enrollment: September | Registration Form |
Have you ever been to a Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade and seen the energetic young dancers with bouncing curls doing Irish dance? Through a partnership with McNulty Irish Dancers, South Loop Elementary School hosts Irish Dance Lessons for learners of all ages. Our 12-week fall session starts September 6th, and will be held on Tuesday evenings at school.
Beginners: Tuesdays, 3:30 pm, Cost: $132.00/12 weeks
Continuing: Tuesdays, 4:15 pm, Cost: $132.00/12 weeks
Heavy Shoe: Tuesdays, 5:00 pm, Cost: $66.00/12 weeks
Lookingglass Theater Program
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Grades K - 2nd | Enrollment: January |
Our Extended Day Program provides many free opportunities for your child to participate in drama activities. However, if your little diva requires more, then this program made available through a partnership with Lookingglass Theater is for you. This 13 week session will provide an opportunity for students to produce their own informal show. Students will learn to work collaboratively, develop drama skills, play theater games and much more. For more information and registration, please contact Katie Svaicer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Spaces are limited.
Spring Session: February 1st - May 9th, 2012
Wednesdays, 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm in the South Loop Theater, Cost: $100/13 week session
Hyde Park Arts Class
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Grades K - 2nd | Enrollment: January |
Sign your K-2 student up for art classes taught by an artist from the Hyde Park Arts Center! In this 15 week course, students will make a variety of projects and learn different techniques including: paper mache masks, wire sculptures, print making techniques, simple sewing, and MUCH MORE! For more information and registration, please contact Katie Svaicer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Spaces are limited.
Spring Session: January 31st - May 15th, 2012
Tuesdays, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm in Room 214, Cost: $100/15 week session
AnetaArt Classes
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Grades K - 8th | Enrollment: Open | Registration Form |
Through a partnership with AnetaArt Classes, South Loop students can participate in one or more art classes that are well suited to a child's development of fine motor skills. These fun, eco-friendly classes allow students to experiment with traditional and non-traditional mediums to express their inner-self.
10% off for each additional class, or second/third student. Write a check payable to AnetaArt, Inc. and submit to school office or register online at www.AnetaArtClasses.com/registration. All payments need to be submitted 7 days prior to beginning of each class. Materials are provided. Kids need to bring only their imagination. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Fashion Design
Students leap into the area of fashion design and complete their own fancy original garment: a dress (Fall) and blouses (Spring). Students start with patternmaking, fitting, sewing (teacher sews all clothes), painting and decorating. Class will finish with a Fashion Show.
Spring Session: March 7th, 2012 - April 18th, 2011 (except April 4th), Cost: $120
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Interior and Exterior Design
Students will build a 3D interior scale model "Teenagers Room." They will learn how to manipulate and plan the space, to work with scale and measurements, to pay attention to color and detail, and to use different mediums and materials. Class finishes with "Show and Tell".
Spring Session: April 25th - May 30th, 2012, Cost: $120
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Enrichment
