Aqualillies
| Aqualillies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States[1] |
| Genres | Synchronized Swimming, Dancing |
| Years active | 2008- present |
| Website | www.Aqualillies.com |
Aqualillies is a professional synchronized swimming/dance company founded in 2008[1] and based in Los Angeles, California. They are known as pioneers in the renaissance of water ballet as entertainment.[2] Their work has been seen most notably at the TED (Conference), Annenberg Community Beach House,[3] Miami Fashion Week,[4] Kim Kardashian Toasts The Emmys, and for Esther Williams at the Turner Classic Movies’s Film Festival.[5]
History
The company was founded by Mesha Kussman,[6] 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.[7]
In January 2010 Aqualillies launched a Synchronized Swimming Fitness Program[8] offering training in basic skills like: sculling techniques, back layouts, ballet legs, torpedos, tuck turns, and marching.[9]
Performances
- 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[4]
- 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[10] 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
- 1 2 Eau Joy - LA Times Magazine
- ↑ Synchronized Swimming Fitness Trend - Synchronized Swimming Exercise with the Aqualillies - Marie Claire
- ↑ Santa Monica: Fabulous Fitness: Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies: GloboMaestro
- 1 2 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[]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Aqualillies on ABC7 News - YouTube
- ↑ Esther Williams