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 - May 10, 2019

The award-winning Orihara explores the intersection of American and Japanese modern-dance traditions as expressed by women choreographers.

Lou Fancher - April 23, 2019

The prolific composer and performer talks about her new album and her life of listening and creating.

Lou Fancher - April 12, 2019

The eclectic pianist chats about her influences and inspirations for Holes in the Sky.

Lou Fancher - April 8, 2019

Ensemble Illume shine light on unusual trios from Brahms and Kaija Saariaho on April 13.

Lou Fancher - April 5, 2019

Informed by veteran soldiers and a serving battalion, Kay’s work touches on every aspect of war and its aftermath on the people who wage it.

Lou Fancher - March 19, 2019

Tammy Hall, Maria Muldaur, and Kim Nalley are among the 11 jazz artists joining Benin in her annual celebration of Bay Area women in music.

Lou Fancher - March 1, 2019

Koh delves deep into her profound connection with the Finnish composer and talks about a new project steeped in her family’s history.

Lou Fancher - February 14, 2019

The acclaimed, prolific choreographer is making more time to do what she does best: create.

Lou Fancher - February 7, 2019

The career activist chooses music that energizes the spirit and engenders joy.

Lou Fancher - January 25, 2019

A multimedia concert, inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road, combines classical and popular music for an immersive experience.