Meet Claudia Logi

We recently connected with Claudia Logi and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Claudia , really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

I found my purpose through dance, first as a form of personal expression, and eventually as a way to connect, inspire, and teach others. Growing up, I was drawn to the emotion and storytelling within movement. As I trained and performed professionally, I realized that while I loved being on stage, I felt an even deeper sense of fulfilment when I was creating work and guiding others, especially young dancers. Choreographing and teaching allowed me to not only shape movement, but to help students discover their own voices and confidence through dance. Over time, I came to understand that my purpose is rooted in using dance as a tool to empower, educate, and elevate others, not just artistically, but personally.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I am a dancer and choreographer currently based in New York City. Originally from Paris, France, I moved to New York to attend The Ailey School, where I graduated with a Certificate in Dance in Spring 2024. My early training in France focused on classical ballet. However, upon relocating to New York City, I expanded my repertoire to include a wide array of movement styles, with a particular emphasis on contemporary dance and codified modern techniques. Currently, I perform as a soloist with American Liberty Ballet, as a company member of Chutzpah Dance and as an apprentice with Reaction Dance Company. Alongside my performance career, I am a choreographer rooted in contemporary aesthetics. My choreography integrates elements of ballet and modern dance, creating a versatile movement language. I focus on creating collaborative works with artists from various disciplines and am dedicated to showcasing my pieces in unconventional spaces and venues. I have had the opportunity to showcase my work in various institutions and festivals such as Festival des Cultures Jeunes, DanceWave, Mana Contemporary, Dixon Place, Clark Center NYC and The Ailey School.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities that are and have been the most impactful in my journey are versatility, resilience, and dedication.

Versatility allows me to adapt across different dance styles, performance environments, and teaching situations. It helped me stay open to opportunities I never imagined at the start. For instance, I have performed soloist, featured and lead roles in classical ballet, contemporary ballet and contemporary dance for American Liberty Ballet and Chutzpah Dance in various theatres and festivals. I have also performed in street and latin dance styles with Reaction Dance Company. For those just starting out, I’d say: be a sponge. Learn as much as you can from different teachers and genres. Don’t limit yourself early on, your range will become one of your biggest assets.

Resilience kept me going when things didn’t go as planned, auditions, creative blocks, injuries, moments of doubt or world wide pandemics. This career can be physically and emotionally demanding, and setbacks are part of the path. My advice is to treat challenges as part of your growth. Surround yourself with a support system, and keep coming back to your purpose.

Dedication is what sustained me through long rehearsals, self-doubt, and the never-ending process of refining my craft. It’s the quiet, daily commitment that often makes the biggest difference over time. For those early in their journey, build habits that support your growth, not just technically, but mentally and emotionally. Stay curious, stay humble, and keep showing up.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Yes, I’m always open to collaborating—especially with artists working in different mediums. I believe multimedia work brings depth and new perspectives to a piece, creating something that’s richer and more dynamic than any one form alone. I’m particularly interested in working with visual artists, musicians, and other performing artists to explore the intersection of movement with sound, image, and storytelling. If you’re someone who loves creating through collaboration and pushing boundaries, I’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out to me at my email claudialogidance@gmail.com or my instagram @claudialogidance

Contact Info:

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Image Credits

First three picture: Nir Arieli
Two second picture: Steven Pisano
Last picture: Tiffany Oltjenburns