About Logrea Dance Academy
For over 40 years, Logrea Dance Academy has been dedicated to providing exceptional dance education in a supportive, family-centered environment where every student is encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to inspire creativity, build confidence, develop discipline, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance.
Whether a child is taking their very first class or preparing for a professional career, our experienced faculty provides individualized instruction that challenges the body, stimulates the mind, and nurtures artistic growth. We proudly offer comprehensive dance programs for preschoolers through pre-professional dancers, welcoming students from Ossining and the surrounding communities.
At Logrea Dance Academy, dance is about much more than technique. It is about building confidence, character, friendships, and life skills that extend far beyond the studio.
Student Success
Under the artistic direction of Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea, Academy graduates have gone on to perform with prestigious professional ballet companies, including The Stuttgart Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Charleston, Ballet Washington, and The San Diego Ballet.
Our students have also earned acceptance and scholarships to some of the nation's most respected summer intensives, university dance programs, conservatories, and Ivy League institutions. Whether a student dreams of dancing professionally or simply wants to experience the joy of dance, every dancer receives the same commitment to excellence, encouragement, and personal attention.
Meet The Directors
We are Jean Logrea and Beth Fritz-Logrea, Co-Directors of Logrea Dance Academy. For over 40 years, we have been honored to guide and inspire generations of dancers, helping them grow not only as artists but as confident, compassionate individuals.
As former Principal Dancers with the Graz Opera House Ballet in Austria, we brought our professional performing careers and passion for classical ballet to the United States with one goal—to provide the highest level of dance education while nurturing confidence, artistry, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance.
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In 1986, we assumed the artistic leadership of the Westchester Ballet Company, where we spent nearly four decades preserving the traditions of classical ballet while expanding the company's repertoire and artistic excellence. During our tenure, we mentored countless dancers who have gone on to perform professionally, teach, and share their love of dance with future generations. In recognition of our service, we were honored in 2024 with the titles of Artistic Director Emerita and Artistic Director Emeritus, celebrating nearly 40 years of artistic leadership and dedication.
Today, our passion remains as strong as ever. As Co-Directors of Logrea Dance Academy, we continue to provide exceptional training in a warm, family-centered environment where every dancer is encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
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Beth Fritz-Logrea
I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. I started dancing when I was seven years old at a wonderful ballet school in Memphis and performed with the Memphis Civic Ballet. At the age of 14, I was awarded a scholarship to the Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York City by the legendary British ballerina Alicia Markova, who became my mentor. I joined the Metropolitan Opera Ballet at just 16 years old.
After several years with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, I accepted soloist contracts with the St. Gallen Stadttheater in Switzerland and later with the Graz Opera House Ballet in Austria. Throughout my performing career, I toured extensively, dancing leading roles in beloved classical ballets including Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppélia, Romeo and Juliet, and Pas de Quatre.
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Jean Logrea
Jean was born in a small village in Romania. At the age of seven, his exceptional talent was recognized, earning him the opportunity to study at the prestigious Scoala Speciala in Cluj, where he trained in Classical Ballet, Character Dance, and Romanian Folk Dance.
Following graduation, Jean became a Principal Dancer with the Cluj Opera House while also teaching at its affiliated ballet school for nine years. He later joined the Graz Opera House Ballet in Austria as a soloist, performing throughout Europe in celebrated roles including Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, the Jester in Swan Lake, the pas de deux from Le Corsaire, and the Rocker in The Miraculous Mandarin.​
Our Family
Jean and I met while dancing together at the Graz Opera House in Austria. During our time there, we welcomed our son, Nick, who has been dancing since he could walk. Today, Nick is an integral part of Logrea Dance Academy and our family business. In addition to his work at the Academy, he is an internationally recognized Zumba Education Specialist (ZES), teaching master classes throughout the United States and abroad while performing alongside Zumba founder Beto Perez.
Outside of dance, I enjoy needlepoint, practicing the German language that I learned while living in Austria, and solving algebra problems. If I hadn't pursued a career in ballet, I often say I might have become a mathematician because I truly enjoy working with numbers.
Jean is a lifelong sports enthusiast who enjoys baseball, football, and soccer, while also maintaining his love for the opera and ballet. He can often be found barbecuing for family and friends or celebrating his Romanian heritage.
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Our Legacy
Although I now reside in Peekskill and Jean and Nick live in Ossining, Logrea Dance Academy has proudly called 2 Dale Avenue in Ossining home since 1986. As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we remain deeply grateful to the thousands of dancers and families who have been part of our journey. Watching generations of students grow into confident artists and remarkable individuals continues to be our greatest accomplishment, and we look forward to inspiring many more in the years ahead.
Find Us
2 Dale Ave. Ossining, NY 10562 PO Box #694
Serving Ossining in Westchester County, NY
Call Us
914-941-2939