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 - October 8, 2024

Zimmerman conceived her latest show, The Matchbox Magic Flute, the same way she developed many of her hits.

Lou Fancher - September 10, 2024

The festival in San Francisco Botanical Garden may have a swish schedule now, but the original model of “anyone can play” hasn’t changed.

Lou Fancher - May 14, 2024

Cal Performances is one of a growing number of arts organizations offering the latest in technology and accessibility services.

Lou Fancher - April 2, 2024

For their collaboration, Jaffe has crafted a score that combines family history with a passion for experimentation.

Lou Fancher - March 19, 2024

Presented by the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, the piece brings together older artists and choreographers to share stories.

Lou Fancher - January 29, 2024

Dancer Charya Burt, musician Paul Dresher, and an international creative team explore the relationship between art, war, and mythology.

Lou Fancher - January 23, 2024

Ahead of her Cal Performances date, the celebrated jazz vocalist chats about her latest album, inspired by a woman cursed to be a serpent.

Lou Fancher - December 18, 2023

An advocate for the Deaf community, as well as for increased human understanding, Hunter has found his voice and purpose in dance.

Lou Fancher - December 5, 2023

Artistic Director Anne K. Hege wants her singers to investigate the breadth of human emotions in their winter concert.

Lou Fancher - November 6, 2023

Into the Dark features a diverse ensemble of blind and sighted performers and will have audiences using their senses in a different way.