1987 - 1998

Dancing classical ballet.

Beautiful movements of ballerinas near her house enchanted her through the window. Then she began ballet and trained over 900 hours.

In 1992, Don Quixote's Cupid role was appointed to her as a soloist, in which she was requested to dance the challenging choreograph totally the same with that of professional, although she was under the age of 10 at that time.

Upon the success of performing Cupid role, the school headmaster nominated her as the first candidate of Clara, the prima ballerina's role in Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, which consists of 3 acts.

2006 - 2007

Body tuning by Pilates.

Yuriko tune-upped her body. She gradually adjusted her muscle through the Pilates program provided by the ballet studio.

2013 - 2016

Active performance: Dance of India.

The beginning of her travel to seek exotic dance of tribal flavour: Making her facial expression dramatic through Bollywood dance.

She learned Dance of India: Court dance.

These basic experiences are maximised to dance Bollywood as a professional entertainer.

2014 - 2016

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance.

Yuriko came to realize the importance of tribal dance skill as well as improvisation, that's why she began learning how to create choreography in Tribal Fusion Belly Dance.

2016 - 2019 Spring

Appearance on the stage/film as the Bollywood dance team.

Yuriko was vibrant performer empowering team-mates in the genesis of the Chakrika. She prepared English bio of the group.

2020 - 2025 Summer

Filming myth bridging India and Japan.

You could invite Yuriko to perform via contact form. Please name the time & place with your preference: e.g. Marathi, Bollywood, Emotional songs.

Yuriko has brushed up her Kathak item choreographed in the dessert city producing roses. Enjoy her signature film bloomed in Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan. Subscribe her YouTube.

1988 - 1997

Received piano education

Yuriko got familiar with the music by playing the piano. She almost finished Sonatina.

1999 - 2001

Joined choir: Mozart Coronation Mass

For 3 years, Yuriko served as the choir of the missionary school.

Every week-day, she sang chorals in the broadcasting room as the opening of the morning assembly.

In Christmas Mass and Anniversary Mass of the School Foundation, 30 min. of full Coronation Mass was played by the students. She enjoyed singing by ear, both tutti and solo part, with magnificent pipe organ sound.　

2002 Christmas

Joined 'Keio Collegium Musicum Vocale'

As best players of the liberal arts music class of the Keio University, Yuriko took the part of the solo, which consist of 6 soprano singers, in Bach, Schutz, Handel, and Mozart choral. It was the first time that she has ever been familiar with Melisma-style baroque tunes.

2012 Christmas

Formed the international choir 'Climate Cantabile'

Inspired by the piano at the entrance hall　of her work place, Yuriko formed the international choir with her colleagues, which consist of Europe, Africa, and East-Asia.

As first head of the choir club, she initiated several concerts and prepared singing materials including editing of the scores until her retirement from the think tank.

2013

Began training of operatic singing

Triggered by irresistible passion for expression, Yuriko started to learn under active opera singers. It was the beginning of her journey to seek a solo style singing. Since then, she has performed Aria in public every year.

2019 Summer

Participated in the vocal music competition

Enjoyed singing Bach's Cantata and Handel's Aria at the concert hall which represents Japan. The experience of performing in the 500 seating capacity hall with good acoustic sound refined Yuriko's senses.

2020 -

Harnessing her endeavour to various fields

Upon the success of soprano recital in Tokyo, Yuriko has been forming several projects including but not limited to the international premier of 'The Glorious Facets of Heart' in Vienna, offering original interpretations of opera & choreography inspired by the global traditions of Japan, India, and Europe.