Born: 4 October 1948, United States
Died: 14 November 2022
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
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Yuriko Kikuchi (born February 2, 1920, San Jose, Calif.), known to audiences by her stage name Yuriko, is an American dancer and choreographer. Yuriko’s daughter Susan Kikuchi was also trained in the Graham technique. Susan Kikuchi was a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company (MGDC) and served as Director of the Graham Ensemble and School, and Artistic Program Manager of MGDC. She has re-staged many Graham works for the MGDC, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Conservatory and other companies.