Courtney Angus, 21, of Dewsbury, was discovered at a property in Norfolk Street, Batley, on Saturday.
On Friday, Michael Moore, who uses the name Michael Doherty, made his first appearance before a crown court judge.
The 37-year-old, of Norfolk Street, Batley, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via video link from prison, and spoke only to say his name was Michael Doherty rather than Michael Moore – the name used by the police.
He was not asked to enter pleas during the hearing, and was remanded in custody until his next appearance for a plea and trial preparation hearing at Leeds Crown Court on September 5.
Judge Tom Bayliss KC set a date of January 26 for the trial, which is expected to last five days.
Moore/Doherty is charged with murdering Ms Angus, as well as possession of a bladed article, affray and two counts of threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place.
After her death was confirmed, Ms Angus’s family released a statement which said: “Courtney had a beautiful soul.
“She was a lover of music, socialising and having fun.
“Her whole family is heartbroken over the loss of such an amazing woman.”