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

Lou Fancher - April 11, 2023

Photographer Richard Misrach talks about how his collaboration with King and LINES Ballet came about.

Lou Fancher - April 3, 2023

The Bay Area ensemble for disabled, nondisabled, and neurodivergent dancers has a list of achievements in the past year to celebrate.

Lou Fancher - March 3, 2023

The conductorless chamber orchestra launches the Herbert Franklin Mells Project, performing scores that have gone unheard for almost 70 years.

Lou Fancher - February 21, 2023

The tight-knight vocal ensemble that specializes in the music of Eastern Europe has been developing BABA with conductor Karmina Šilec.

Lou Fancher - February 14, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra’s former associate conductor makes his Oakland Symphony debut this month, but his dance card is already full.

Lou Fancher - January 3, 2023

Her company’s latest work, Talking Circle, is a collaborative effort that draws on movement, music, and personal experiences.

Lou Fancher - November 28, 2022

HALIE! recounts the joys, hardships, and remarkable music that underscored the gospel singer’s career.

Lou Fancher - November 8, 2022

Students and faculty at Stanford Medicine now have a group creative outlet.

Lou Fancher - October 24, 2022

The South African group with a worldwide following shares a message of hope on its U.S. tour.

Lou Fancher - October 18, 2022

Despite challenges, the company has had a vital impact on the Bay Area, presenting African and African American dance.