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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.

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The Sky’s the Limit for UpSwing Aerial Dance Company
December 6, 2019
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company
The Sky’s the Limit for UpSwing Aerial Dance Company
BY Lou Fancher

Gravity-defying dancers celebrate the solstice in a Berkeley studio.

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Pamela Z Unveils a New World of Sound at Zellerbach
December 6, 2019
Pamela Z Unveils a New World of Sound at Zellerbach
BY Lou Fancher

The pioneering electroacoustic composer talks about her collaboration with Eighth Blackbird on a piece to premiere Dec. 14.

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A Plucky <em>Ermelinda</em> Emerges With Ars Minerva
November 15, 2019
Ars Minerva
A Plucky Ermelinda Emerges With Ars Minerva
BY Lou Fancher

The intrepid revivalist opera company takes on Domenico Freschi’s 1680 comedy featuring a forward-leaning heroine.

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The Global Language of Dance Explodes at the SF International Hip-Hop DanceFest
November 15, 2019
San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest
The Global Language of Dance Explodes at the SF International Hip-Hop DanceFest
BY Lou Fancher

Founder Micaya talks about the bounty of styles and messages coming from around the world Nov. 22–24.

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Lisa Fischer Is in the Spotlight With GLIDE’s Holiday Jam This Year
November 9, 2019
Lisa Fischer Is in the Spotlight With GLIDE’s Holiday Jam This Year
BY Lou Fancher

The soulful singer gained international fame when she was featured in 20 Feet From Stardom.

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Choreographer Tere O’Connor and the Ambiguity of the Poetic
    November 4, 2019
    ODC Theater
    Choreographer Tere O’Connor and the Ambiguity of the Poetic
    BY Lou Fancher

    This dancemaker’s art is abstract but centered on ideas coming straight from the body.

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    Ensemble Basiani Brings Georgia’s Rich Vocal Traditions to Berkeley
    November 4, 2019
    Cal Performances
    Ensemble Basiani Brings Georgia’s Rich Vocal Traditions to Berkeley
    BY Lou Fancher

    The official state folk ensemble is renowned for its deep repertory, dramatic vocal techniques, and complex harmonies.

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    Feature Article
    Merce Cunningham’s Century
    October 29, 2019
    Merce Cunningham’s Century
    BY Lou Fancher

    Hope Mohr and others celebrate the choreographer’s legacy with events at ODC.

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    Dance Mission Theater Celebrates 20 Years With a Leap Into the Future
    October 28, 2019
    Dance Mission Theater
    Dance Mission Theater Celebrates 20 Years With a Leap Into the Future
    BY Lou Fancher

    The pioneering dance group unveils plans for a new venue and an expanded vision at its Nov. 8 concert at Herbst.

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    Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Pays Tribute to Past Masters
      September 20, 2019
      Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
      Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Pays Tribute to Past Masters
      BY Lou Fancher

      The local favorite tours in support of a new CD inspired by the late Sven Asmussen and other string wizards.

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      Sister Power Drives the Ahn Trio
      September 20, 2019
      Four Seasons Arts
      Sister Power Drives the Ahn Trio
      BY Lou Fancher

      The gifted Ahn siblings bring a genre-bending slate to the Four Season Arts season opener.

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      PUSH Dance Expands Festival, Crowned by Raissa Simpson’s <em>Mothership III</em>
      September 16, 2019
      PUSH Dance Company
      PUSH Dance Expands Festival, Crowned by Raissa Simpson’s Mothership III
      BY Lou Fancher

      The company’s artistic director completes her large-canvas, Afro-futurism trilogy, in a four-performance lineup.

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      David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
      September 3, 2019
      David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
      BY Lou Fancher

      The influential guitarist talks about his famous violin collection and upcoming gigs at the Freight & Salvage.

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      What Keeps David Lang Composing
      August 13, 2019
      What Keeps David Lang Composing
      BY Lou Fancher

      Lang talks about parenting, life lessons, and what makes a piece of music worth listening to again and again.

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      Nicola Benedetti Plays Wynton Marsalis
      August 2, 2019
      Nicola Benedetti Plays Wynton Marsalis
      BY Lou Fancher

      The violinist talks about performing the revered jazz trumpeter’s new violin concerto at the Cabrillo Festival on Aug. 11.

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      Sara LeMesh Is in Demand
      July 26, 2019
      Sara LeMesh Is in Demand
      BY Lou Fancher

      The busy soprano talks about her artistic evolution and her demanding lead role in West Edge Opera’s Breaking the Waves.

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      Clarice Assad Scores Another “Goal” for Cabrillo
      July 26, 2019
      Clarice Assad Scores Another “Goal” for Cabrillo
      BY Lou Fancher

      The prolific polymath talks about her upcoming premiere, the progress of women composers, and her commitment to music education.

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      Amy Seiwert Wants to Give Everyone Permission to Fail
      July 6, 2019
      Amy Seiwert Wants to Give Everyone Permission to Fail
      BY Lou Fancher

      The intrepid choreographer talks about her upcoming project at ODC, new initiatives, and a career spent breaking boundaries.

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      Twelve Days, Twelve Pianos, No Waiting
      July 1, 2019
      San Francisco Botanical Garden Society
      Twelve Days, Twelve Pianos, No Waiting
      BY Lou Fancher

      Flower Piano once again transforms the SF Botanical Garden with a dozen interactive chamber-music salons.

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      Robert Moses Grapples With Change and Rebirth in His Upcoming World Premiere
      June 7, 2019
      Robert Moses' Kin
      Robert Moses Grapples With Change and Rebirth in His Upcoming World Premiere
      BY Lou Fancher

      YBCA hosts The Exceptionally Elderly Overweight Black Man Phoenix on June 14.

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