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

The Sky’s the Limit for UpSwing Aerial Dance Company

Lou Fancher - December 6, 2019

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

Artist Spotlight

Pamela Z Unveils a New World of Sound at Zellerbach

Lou Fancher - December 6, 2019

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

A Plucky Ermelinda Emerges With Ars Minerva

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2019

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

The Global Language of Dance Explodes at the SF International Hip-Hop DanceFest

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2019

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

Artist Spotlight

Lisa Fischer Is in the Spotlight With GLIDE’s Holiday Jam This Year

Lou Fancher - November 9, 2019

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

Choreographer Tere O’Connor and the Ambiguity of the Poetic

Lou Fancher - November 4, 2019

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

Ensemble Basiani Brings Georgia’s Rich Vocal Traditions to Berkeley

Lou Fancher - November 4, 2019

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

Merce Cunningham’s Century

Lou Fancher - October 29, 2019

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

Dance Mission Theater Celebrates 20 Years With a Leap Into the Future

Lou Fancher - October 28, 2019

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

Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Pays Tribute to Past Masters

Lou Fancher - September 20, 2019

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