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 - 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.

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2019

Paul Miller’s multimedia project at the Yerba Buena Center embraces the vast universe of digital information.

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2019

Photographer Veryl Oakland’s images capture jazz greats in beautiful moments both ecstatic and contemplative.

Lou Fancher - November 30, 2018

The pianist talks about her upcoming concert with Terry Riley and reflects on the transformative power of a life immersed in music.

Lou Fancher - November 30, 2018

The famed, male a cappella chorus celebrates a milestone with a world tour and holiday concerts at home.

Lou Fancher - November 27, 2018

The in-demand violist chats about her upcoming performance at S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox.

Lou Fancher - November 16, 2018

Steeped in opera but drawn to rock, pop, and experimental music, singer/composer Majel Connery talks about reinventing herself.

Lou Fancher - October 8, 2018

The Grammy-winning Negrito is a musical chameleon who defies easy classification.