Background
Zimmermann, Gerda Anna Maria was born on March 26, 1927 in Cuxhaven, Germany. Daughter of Alfred and Irma (Pietsch) Zimmermann.
Zimmermann, Gerda Anna Maria was born on March 26, 1927 in Cuxhaven, Germany. Daughter of Alfred and Irma (Pietsch) Zimmermann.
Diploma, Gymnastiklehrerinnen KateKuhl-Lorenzen, Hamburg, Germany, 1945—1947. Teaching certified in modern and ethnic dance, School fur Theatertanz, Erika Klutz, Hamburg, 1947—1950.
With Rheinisches Staatstheater, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1950—1954. Soloist Landestheater Hannover, Germany, 1954—1960, Kammertanz Theatre, New York, 1964—1975. Owner dance studio New York City, 1972—1975.
Associate professor dance University North Carolina, Charlotte, since 1974. Artistic director Kammertanz Theatre, North Carolina, 1975—1976. Art director New Reflections Dance Theatre, Charlotte, 1976—1978.
Artistic director, choreographer, performer Gerda Zimmermann Dance Gallery, 1980—1983. Dancer choreographer numerous group and solo works. Producer 3 dance videos Dance Speaks: An Inside View of the Creative Process of A Choreographer.
Member of North Carolina Dance Alliance.