Aqualillies

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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, 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^[10]
• 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 for Esther Williams 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

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