Yuriko (dancer)

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. 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.