25/03/2026
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A magna cm laude and valedictorian of the University of the Philippines Dance Program, Alexa is now an Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Graduate Fellowship grantee preparing to pursue an MFA in Dance at Smith College.
What began as a childhood ballet class has grown into a life devoted to artistry, cultural dialogue, and the belief that movement can connect people across borders.
Her academic success reflects not only her commitment to the artistic and intellectual aspects of dance but also her desire to push boundaries locally and internationally. She aims to bridge cultural divides through movement, using dance as a medium to foster cross-cultural understanding and innovation. Alexa is both a dance artist and educator.
As both a dance artist and educator, Alexa hopes to bridge cultural divides through dance. She sees movement not only as an art form but also as a way to foster cross-cultural understanding and creative exchange. Through the ACC grant, she plans to deepen her exploration of dance as both artistic expression and cultural practice.
At Smith College, Alexa hopes to develop new works that integrate traditional Filipino movement with contemporary dance. Her creative work will explore themes of identity, resilience, and transformation — ideas shaped by her experiences as a Filipino artist navigating both local and international stages.
Before leaving for the United States, I had the opportunity to sit down with Alexa to talk about her life beyond the studio — her family, the beginnings of her dance journey, how she maintains balance between mind and body, her expectations for the ACC fellowship, and where she hopes dance will take her in the years ahead.
Alexa is the eldest of three sisters, and her relationship with dance began early. Her mother enrolled her in ballet classes when she was seven years old. “From that first class, I felt an immediate connection to movement, and dance became a big part of my life,” she recalls.
Dance soon became part of the family’s story. Her sisters also developed their own relationship with the art form, supported wholeheartedly by their parents. What started as a child’s love for movement gradually grew into a shared journey shaped by discipline, dedication, and creativity.
Alexa eventually graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Music major in Dance, becoming the first magna cm laude and valedictorian of the program. Her second sister, Alliah Torte, also pursued dance, graduating with honors from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and now performing with the City Contemporary Dance Company. The arts found a lasting place in their home, shaping the sisters in different but connected ways.