Aqualillies

Aqualillies
Aqualillies
	Aqualillies at Heal the Bay Event featuring Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Synchronised swimming, Dancing
Years active	2008- present
Website	www.aqualillies.com

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

History[edit]

The 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

[autogenerated2-1] Eau Joy – LA Times Magazine

[2] Synchronized Swimming Fitness Trend – Synchronized Swimming Exercise with the Aqualillies – Marie Claire

[3] "Glee" Yes/No (TV Episode 2012), retrieved 2018-04-13

[4] Piccalo, Gina. "Swimming troupe Aqualillies is making a splash in Hollywood with Coen brothers' 'Hail, Caesar!'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-04-25.

[autogenerated1-5] Premier Guide Miami » ZYNC From American Express "Swim & Style" Pool Party at Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim

[6] ttp://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=428561&nbc1=1^{[permanent dead link]}

[7] Synchronized Swimming: Smiling Through the Pain | NBC Southern California

[8] The Aqualillies Live at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel thursdays | The Daily Truffle Los Angeles Archived May 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

[9] Pooling Your Resources | Los Angeles - DailyCandy

[10] "Santa Monica: Fabulous Fitness: Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies: GloboMaestro". Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-06-03.

[11] Aqualillies on ABC7 News – YouTube

[12] Esther Williams

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