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

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Artist Spotlight

Sara LeMesh Is in Demand

Lou Fancher - July 26, 2019

The busy soprano talks about her artistic evolution and her demanding lead role in West Edge Opera’s Breaking the Waves.

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Artist Spotlight

Clarice Assad Scores Another “Goal” for Cabrillo

Lou Fancher - July 26, 2019

The prolific polymath talks about her upcoming premiere, the progress of women composers, and her commitment to music education.

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Artist Spotlight

Amy Seiwert Wants to Give Everyone Permission to Fail

Lou Fancher - July 6, 2019

The intrepid choreographer talks about her upcoming project at ODC, new initiatives, and a career spent breaking boundaries.

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Twelve Days, Twelve Pianos, No Waiting

Lou Fancher - July 1, 2019

Flower Piano once again transforms the SF Botanical Garden with a dozen interactive chamber-music salons.

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Robert Moses Grapples With Change and Rebirth in His Upcoming World Premiere

Lou Fancher - June 7, 2019

YBCA hosts The Exceptionally Elderly Overweight Black Man Phoenix on June 14.

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Miki Orihara Brings Female Dance Masters to the Fore in “Resonance III”

Lou Fancher - May 10, 2019

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

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Artist Spotlight

Emily Wells Is Open to Everything

Lou Fancher - April 23, 2019

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

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Artist Spotlight

Lara Downes Celebrates Women Composers on Her New Album

Lou Fancher - April 12, 2019

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

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Sunset Music and Arts Brings World-Class Music to the Avenues

Lou Fancher - April 8, 2019

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

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Rosie Kay Dance Company Explores the Human Body in Battle

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.