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 - November 16, 2016

Soprano Susan Narucki and her collaborators drag opera out of the ivory tower and into the streets.

Lou Fancher - November 14, 2016

A compelling new documentary traces the creation of the phenomenally successful hip-hop musical about the hippest Founding Father.

Lou Fancher - October 31, 2016

The legendary dancer talks about Letter to a Man, a powerful interpretation of another legend’s descent into madness.

Lou Fancher - October 27, 2016

The noted mezzo-soprano and the artful choreographer set to premiere Art Songs, their third collaboration.

Lou Fancher - October 25, 2016

The postmodern choreographer continues to explore the limits of physical expression in a new piece set to a Laurie Anderson score.

Lou Fancher - October 19, 2016

The “Full: Breath” program at BAMFA celebrated the most basic human instinct through dance, music, and visual art.

Lou Fancher - October 17, 2016

The evening’s promise of “Romance” was delivered in small, surprising moments.

Lou Fancher - October 11, 2016

The beloved conductor supports young musicians in an initiative modeled on the program that fostered his own musical development.

Lou Fancher - October 7, 2016

The venerable performance space inaugurates its fifth decade with a full slate of exhibitions, parties, and special events.

Lou Fancher - September 30, 2016

The noted composer is an advocate for the hearing impaired and is pushing public venues to provide better services.