After training in classical dance in several schools in Japan, Yuri Tsugawa continued her training at the Rosella Hightower School of Dance in Cannes under the direction of Monique Loudière. She then worked with Sylvain Groud, now director of the National Choreographic Center of Roubaix, for the creation of “Cordes”.

Yurie Tsugawa then joined the Ballet Preljocaj for almost 10 years, during which she performed the major roles of Angelin Preljocaj’s repertoire: Romeo and Juliet, The Rite of Spring, La Fresque, Noces, Blanche Neige …

Since 2017, she has been a performer and artistic assistant for Yoann Bourgeois – co-director of the National Choreographic Center of Grenoble and the Beaver Dam Company / Edouard Hue.