ZIMMERDANS is a contemporary dance company founded by choreographer Lydia Zimmer, based in K'jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company creates original full-length works and touring productions rooted in physical precision, dark atmospheres, and choreographic rigor. See our work →

ZIMMERDANS is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – K'jipuktuk, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people.

Lydia Zimmer is a Halifax-based choreographer and the Artistic Director and Founder of ZIMMERDANS. She holds a BFA in Dance (Magna Cum Laude) from The Boston Conservatory and has been creating choreographic work since 2014 – for her own company as well as commissions for Mocean Dance, Atlantic Ballet Theatre, and others. In 2023 she received the Emerging Artist Recognition Award from Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. More about Lydia →

Lydia trained at Halifax Dance, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and The Boston Conservatory, where she earned her BFA. She has also trained at North Carolina School for the Arts, Canada's National Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jacob's Pillow, Springboard Danse Montréal, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

ZIMMERDANS makes contemporary dance works that live at the intersection of physical extremity and dark, precise choreography. The work is creature-esque, atmospherically dense, and built for the stage. Watch excerpts on Vimeo →

Trailers and excerpts from ZIMMERDANS productions are available on Vimeo. Watch on Vimeo →

Yes. ZIMMERDANS welcomes inquiries from presenters, festivals, and presenting organizations across Canada and internationally. Get in touch →

Yes. Lydia offers workshops and masterclasses in contemporary dance technique and choreographic process, drawing on a wide technical vocabulary including Graham, Horton, Countertechnique, Forsythe, Gaga, Cunningham, and Release methods. Bookings are available for schools, studios, and dance organizations. Workshop info →

You can support ZIMMERDANS through our monthly supporter program. Tiers start at $10/month (Kin), $25/month (Witness), and $50/month (Anchor). Every contribution goes directly toward the creation, production, and touring of new work. Support this work →

At this time, contributions to ZIMMERDANS are not tax-deductible, as the company is not currently registered as a non-profit charity.

High-resolution photos, bios, and production materials are available for download on our press page. Press kit →

For booking, press, teaching, and general inquiries, use the contact form on our website. We'll get back to you promptly. Contact →