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

Minna Choi composes for Pop-Up Magazine

Minna Choi Sets the Right Tone for Pop-Up Magazine

Lou Fancher - January 19, 2018

The composer’s original scores will highlight a series of multimedia stories at the Curran Theater.

Menahem Pressler performs with the New Century Chamber Orchestra

Mozart Lives and Thrives With the New Century Chamber Orchestra

Lou Fancher - January 12, 2018

Renowned pianist Menahem Pressler joins the ensemble for an all-Mozart program.

Artist Spotlight

Timo Andres Is on the Prowl

Lou Fancher - January 9, 2018

The Palo Alto native talks about his compositions, aspirations, and upcoming performances in the S.F. Performances’ PIVOT series.

The Best Music Books of 2017

Lou Fancher - January 9, 2018

Our intrepid reviewer recommends a shelfful of great reads about music and musicians culled from recent publications.

W. Kamau Bell Takes the Oakland Symphony on a Musical Adventure

W. Kamau Bell Takes the Oakland Symphony on a Musical Adventure

Lou Fancher - January 3, 2018

The popular radio and podcast personality curates a wildly eclectic Playlist for the inaugural program.

Tiffany Austin sings in Opera Parallèle's "Harriet's Spirit"

Opera Parallèle Premieres Marcus Shelby’s Harriet’s Spirit

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2018

With a jazz-inflected score and a student choir, the opera takes on big issues.

Kim Anno curates Oakland WInter Live

Oakland Winter Live Celebrates the Wild Possibilities of Artistic Collaboration

Lou Fancher - December 1, 2017

Artist Kim Anno curates an interdisciplinary show exploring issues of race and culture in 2017.

Camille A. Brown’s "BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play" Is at Cal Performances

Camille A. Brown’s BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play Has Bay-Area Premiere

Lou Fancher - December 1, 2017

The choreographer’s potent work tackles culture, identity, and race through recollections of childhood games.

Eve Gigliotti performs in Opera Parallèle’s "The Little Prince"

Eve Gigliotti Navigates a Wide World of Musical Expression

Lou Fancher - November 28, 2017

The mezzo-soprano chats about her upcoming performance as the Pilot in Opera Parallèle’s The Little Prince.

Detour Dance offers an immersive experience with "Fugue"

Detour Dance Reveals the “New City” Hiding in the Mission District

Lou Fancher - November 21, 2017

An immersive performance experience takes participants through the streets and hidden corners of San Francisco.