Yuriko (dancer)
American dancer and choreographer (1920–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yuriko Kikuchi (née Amemiya, February 2, 1920 – March 8, 2022), known to audiences by her stage name Yuriko, was an American dancer and choreographer who was best known for her work with the Martha Graham Dance Company.
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Born | Yuriko Amemiya (1920-02-02)February 2, 1920 San Jose, California, U.S. |
Died | March 8, 2022(2022-03-08) (aged 102) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Other names | Yuriko Kikuchi |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
Known for | Martha Graham Dance Company |
Spouse |
Charles Kikuchi (m. 1946) |
Children | 2 |
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