Aqualillies
Aqualillies | |
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA[1] |
Genres | Synchronized Swimming, Dancing |
Years active | 2008- present |
Website | www.Aqualillies.com |
Aqualillies is a professional synchronized swimming/dance company founded in 2008 [2] and based in Los Angeles, California. They are known as pioneers in the renaissance of water ballet as entertainment.[3] Their work has been seen most notably at the TED (Conference), Annenberg Community Beach House,[4] Miami Fashion Week,[5] Kim Kardashian Toasts The Emmys, and for Esther Williams at the Turner Classic Movies’s Film Festival.[6]
History
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 a Synchronized Swimming Fitness Program[9] offering training in basic skills like: sculling techniques, back layouts, ballet legs, torpedos, tuck turns, and marching.[10]
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[11]
- 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
- ^ http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2010/08/aqualillies.html
- ^ http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2010/08/aqualillies.html
- ^ http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/news/synchronized-swimming-workout
- ^ http://globomaestro.com/latestScoop/entry/204/fabulous-fitness-synchronized-swimming-with-the-aqualillies/
- ^ http://premierguidemedia.com/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
- ^ http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Synchronized-Swimming-Aqualillies-Olympics-London--165209956.html
- ^ http://www.thedailytruffle.com/2009/08/the-aqualillies-live-at-the-hollywood-roosevelt-hotel-thursdays/
- ^ http://www.dailycandy.com/los-angeles/article/79241/Aqualillies-Synchronized-Swimming-Classes
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOdvDdnmL3A
- ^ http://premierguidemedia.com/miami/zync-from-american-express-swim-style-pool-party-at-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-swim/
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Williams