Aqualillies is a professional synchronised swimming/dance company founded in 2008[1] with teams in California, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Canada, France, and Australia. They are known as pioneers in the renaissance of water ballet as entertainment.[2] Their work has been seen most notably in the Coen Brothers' 2016 film Hail, Caesar!, Glee,[3] Jane the Virgin,[4] ABC's Splash, the TED (Conference), Miami Fashion Week,[5] Kim Kardashian Toasts The Emmys, and for Esther Williams at the Turner Classic Movies's Film Festival.[6] They also offer seasonal synchronized swimming fitness classes
Aqualillies | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States[1] |
| Genres | Synchronised swimming, Dancing |
| Years active | 2008- present |
| Website | www |
History
editThe company was founded by Mesha Kussman,[7] a graduate of New York University (Experimental Theater Wing) in 2008 with the intention to enliven the Hollywood Pool Party scene with water entertainment. The initial company included a combination of former National Team swimmers and dancers who trained in swimming. The company's first residency was at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.[8]
In January 2010, Aqualillies launched synchronized swimming fitness classes[9] at the Annenberg Community Beach House[10] (among other locations), offering training in basic synchronized swimming skills.[11]
Performances
edit- 2009: Residency at "Hollywoodland" Party - The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
- 2010: New Year's Eve Bash 2010 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
- 2010: Kim Kardashian toasts the Emmys Event produced by LA Confidential at The London Hotel West Hollywood
- 2010: Performance for Zync by American Express at the Swim &Style Event Miami for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami[5]
- 2010: Eva Varro event at Annenberg Community Beach House in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
- 2010: First ever Turner Classic Movies Film Festival Tribute to Esther Williams[12] and Betty Garrett before the screening of Neptune's Daughter.
- 2010: Grand Opening of the Hotel Current in Long Beach in support of Aquarium of the Pacific
- 2010: Glacéau Smart Water glass bottle launch party at Sunset Tower Hotel
- 2010: For underwater photo series 'Glass ceiling' by renowned photographer Jill Greenberg Included in The SoFA Gallery / Grunwald Gallery of Art at The Kinsey Institute, Bloomington, Indiana.
- 2011: Justin Timberlake's 30th birthday party at his home.
- 2011: Launch party for Absolut Vodka 'Wild Tea' at The London Hotel
- 2011: DELL Corporate event Hotel Gansevoort New York City
- 2011: Discovery Network event at historic Hotel Shangri-La (Santa Monica)
- 2011: Chambord Event at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale Arizona
- 2011: Hitched Event for all things wedding at Ace Hotel Palm Springs
- 2011: Annenberg Community Beach House First Day of Summer Party
- 2011: Green Screen music video for 'Lillian' by artist Ben Lear
- 2011: Heal the Bay Event featuring Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys at the Jonathan Club in Santa Monica
- 2011: Closing ceremony of TED (Conference) at The Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs
- 2011: D'Amore Swim Fashion Show at The Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills
- 2011: San Diego Magazine Social Buzz party at W Hotel, San Diego
References
edit- ^ a b Eau Joy – LA Times Magazine
- ^ Synchronized Swimming Fitness Trend – Synchronized Swimming Exercise with the Aqualillies – Marie Claire
- ^ "Glee" Yes/No (TV Episode 2012), retrieved 2018-04-13
- ^ Piccalo, Gina. "Swimming troupe Aqualillies is making a splash in Hollywood with Coen brothers' 'Hail, Caesar!'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^ a b Premier Guide Miami » ZYNC From American Express "Swim & Style" Pool Party at Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim
- ^ http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=428561&nbc1=1[permanent dead link]
- ^ Synchronized Swimming: Smiling Through the Pain | NBC Southern California
- ^ The Aqualillies Live at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel thursdays | The Daily Truffle Los Angeles Archived May 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pooling Your Resources | Los Angeles - DailyCandy
- ^ "Santa Monica: Fabulous Fitness: Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies: GloboMaestro". Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-06-03.
- ^ Aqualillies on ABC7 News – YouTube
- ^ Esther Williams