Missy Lay Zimmer: Artistic Director/Owner, Co-Founder & Artistic Director of Exhale Dance Tribe, “25 to Watch” Dance Magazine

A tremendous talent who has danced on Broadway and choreographed & performed for Broadway National touring companies, the music industry, tv, film and a variety of other professional arts industries. Her impressive resume, only partially listed, pales in comparison to Missy’s passion for dance. Inspired to create Planet Dance Cincinnati, she shares her gift with all her students.

New York City Credits

Broadway’s CATS (The White Cat, Victoria)
Broadway’s Jesus Christ Superstar Anniversary Tour
Saturday Night Live MTV & VH1 Orion Pictures Little Man Tate with Jodie Foster

Choreography

Mariah Carey “All I Want for Christmas”
Over The Rhine “Infamous Love Songs” Concert with Cincinnati Ballet
Rakim music video
Tarkan (Turkish Pop Star) Choreographer
Cincinnati Ballet – “New Woks” 2009-2011, PETER FRAMPTON LIVE! Spring 2013
Paramount/Kings Production
NY Knicks City Dancers

Awards

Best of Cincinnati collaboration with Know Theater “Christmas Yet to Come”
Best of Cincinnati 2011 “Best Dance Instruction”
Princess Grace Nominee for 2011 Cincinnati Ballet
2007 CEA award for Critical Achievement in Choreography
Easter Bonnet Show- Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS- Choreography Award receipient with Tony Award winning choreographer Chris Gattelli