Agnes Locsin

Agnes Dakudao Locsin (born September 28, 1957) is a Filipino dance choreographer who is recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.

Early life and education Agnes Dakudao Locsin was born in Davao City on September 28, 1957. Her mother is Carmen Dakudao Locsin who founded the Locsin Dance Workshop in her hometown.

She attended the Philippine Women's University for her elementary and high school studies. For her collegiate studies, she entered Ateneo de Davao University where she earned her bachelor's degree in English. She also went to the United States where she studied at the Ohio State University (OSU) to obtain a master's degree in dance.

Awards and recognitions Locsin has received various awards for her works and contribution to choreography in general. She was conferred the Gawad CCP Award Para sa Sining in 2013, the Alfonso T. Ongpin Prize for Best Book on Arts for her book Neo-ethnic Choreography: A Creative Process and the Gador Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The Davao City government also gave her the Datu Bago award for her contribution to dance and culture.

Personal life In late-2015, Locsin was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and went through a series of medication which left her almost immobilized.