Yuriko (dancer)

American dancer and actress (1920-2022)

Yuriko Kikuchi (February 2, 1920 – March 8, 2022), known by her stage name Yuriko, was an American dancer and choreographer. She was best known for her work with the Martha Graham Dance Company.[1][2] She was born in San Jose, California. She danced in the first production of Graham's masterpiece, Clytemnestra, as well as in Appalachian Spring, Cave of the Heart and Dark Meadow. She died on March 8, 2022 in New York City at age of 102.[3]

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  1. Greskovic, Robert (16 May 2004). "Martha Graham's One-Name Muse". New York Times.
  2. Magee, Seana K. (2013-06-08). "Dancer says imagination is key to a full life". The Japan Times Online. ISSN 0447-5763. Archived from the original on 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  3. Kisselgoff, Anna (March 11, 2022), "Yuriko, keeper of Martha Graham's flame, dies at 102", The New York Times

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