Lou Fancher

Lou Fancher is a San Francisco Bay Area writer. Her work has been published by WIRED.com, Diablo Magazine, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times, InDance, East Bay Express, Oakland Magazine, SF Weekly, and others. She is a children's book author, designer and illustrator, with over 50 books in print. Also a choreographer, ballet master and teacher, she coaches professional ballet and contemporary dance companies in the U. S. and Canada. Visit her website online at www.johnsonandfancher.com.

Articles By This Author

S.F. Symphony's Adventures in Music Cultivates Musical Bounty

Lou Fancher - March 30, 2018

The program celebrates 30 years of providing engaging musical experiences in the public schools.

Artist Spotlight

Anna Clyne Finds Power in Collaboration

Lou Fancher - March 22, 2018

The composer chats about her creative process, the importance of staying open, and her upcoming concert at BAMPFA.

Rhonda Benin's "Just Like a Woman" is at the Freight & Salvage

Rhonda Benin Tells the Truth

Lou Fancher - March 19, 2018

The jazz singer's sixth "Just Like a Woman" show features a stellar lineup of Bay-Area women singers and musicians.

Thompsonia: Suzy, Eric, and Allegra Thompson

Thompsonia Digs Deep

Lou Fancher - March 12, 2018

The Bay Area's first family of traditional music talks about their new CD and an upcoming performance at the Freight & Salvage.

Artist Spotlight

Jon Nakamatsu Is Ready for the Next Step of the Journey

Lou Fancher - March 9, 2018

The renowned pianist offers a tour of the Beethoven concerto he's performing with Symphony Silicon Valley under Carlos Vieu.

Kitka performs in "Iron Shoes"

Walking in Someone Else's Iron Shoes Inspires Kitka's Theater Work

Lou Fancher - March 3, 2018

The women's vocal ensemble presents a show about turning misfortune into strength.

PBO Sessions bring the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and guest artists together with the community

PBO SESSIONS Seduce by Staying True to Core Values

Lou Fancher - March 2, 2018

Philharmonia Baroque's unique outreach program wraps its season with "Corelli the Godfather."

Black Choreographers Festival Adds Body Language to National Conversation

Lou Fancher - February 10, 2018

Intense and dramatic, Festival works tell stories from our current moment.

Robert Moses’ Kin in "Bootstrap Tales"

Robert Moses’ Kin Fosters a New Generation of Artists with Bootstrap Tales

Lou Fancher - February 8, 2018

The innovative dance company embraces taking risks and building opportunities for street musicians and foster youth.

Artist Bill Fontana Wants to Open Our Ears

Lou Fancher - February 5, 2018

The revival of a classic Fontana sonic sculpture coincides with an opportunity to hear the artist speak about his work.