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Aqualillies
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States[1]
GenresSynchronized Swimming, Dancing
Years active2008- present
Websitewww.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

References

  1. ^ a b Eau Joy - LA Times Magazine
  2. ^ Synchronized Swimming Fitness Trend - Synchronized Swimming Exercise with the Aqualillies - Marie Claire
  3. ^ Santa Monica: Fabulous Fitness: Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies: GloboMaestro
  4. ^ a b Premier Guide Miami » ZYNC From American Express "Swim & Style" Pool Party at Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim
  5. ^ http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=428561&nbc1=1[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Synchronized Swimming: Smiling Through the Pain | NBC Southern California
  7. ^ The Aqualillies Live at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel thursdays | The Daily Truffle Los Angeles Archived May 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Pooling Your Resources | Los Angeles - DailyCandy
  9. ^ Aqualillies on ABC7 News - YouTube
  10. ^ Esther Williams
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