Aqualillies
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Aqualillies
| image = Aqualillies.jpg
| caption = Aqualillies at Heal the Bay Event featuring Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
| origin = Los Angeles, California, United States[http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2010/08/aqualillies.html Eau Joy – LA Times Magazine]
| genre = Synchronised swimming, Dancing
| years_active = 2008- present
| label =
| website = {{url|www.aqualillies.com}}
}}
Aqualillies is a professional synchronised swimming/dance company founded in 2008 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.[http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/news/synchronized-swimming-workout Synchronized Swimming Fitness Trend – Synchronized Swimming Exercise with the Aqualillies – Marie Claire] Their work has been seen most notably in the Coen Brothers' 2016 film Hail, Caesar!, Glee,{{Citation|title="Glee" Yes/No (TV Episode 2012)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2001493/trivia|accessdate=2018-04-13}} Jane the Virgin,{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-ca-mn-aqualillies-hail-caesar-20160207-story.html|title=Swimming troupe Aqualillies is making a splash in Hollywood with Coen brothers' 'Hail, Caesar!'|last=Piccalo|first=Gina|website=Los Angeles Times|date=4 February 2016 |access-date=2019-04-25}} ABC's Splash, the TED (Conference), Miami Fashion Week,[http://premierguidemedia.com/miami/zync-from-american-express-swim-style-pool-party-at-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-swim/ Premier Guide Miami » ZYNC From American Express "Swim & Style" Pool Party at Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim] Kim Kardashian Toasts The Emmys, and for Esther Williams at the Turner Classic Movies's Film Festival.http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=428561&nbc1=1{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} They also offer seasonal synchronized swimming fitness classes
History
The company was founded by Mesha Kussman,[http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Synchronized-Swimming-Aqualillies-Olympics-London--165209956.html Synchronized Swimming: Smiling Through the Pain | NBC Southern California] 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.[http://www.thedailytruffle.com/2009/08/the-aqualillies-live-at-the-hollywood-roosevelt-hotel-thursdays/ The Aqualillies Live at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel thursdays | The Daily Truffle Los Angeles] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530002710/http://www.thedailytruffle.com/2009/08/the-aqualillies-live-at-the-hollywood-roosevelt-hotel-thursdays/ |date=May 30, 2011 }}
In January 2010, Aqualillies launched synchronized swimming fitness classes[http://www.dailycandy.com/los-angeles/article/79241/Aqualillies-Synchronized-Swimming-Classes Pooling Your Resources | Los Angeles - DailyCandy] at the Annenberg Community Beach House{{Cite web |url=http://globomaestro.com/latestScoop/entry/204/fabulous-fitness-synchronized-swimming-with-the-aqualillies/ |title=Santa Monica: Fabulous Fitness: Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies: GloboMaestro |access-date=2011-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515193454/http://globomaestro.com/latestScoop/entry/204/fabulous-fitness-synchronized-swimming-with-the-aqualillies |archive-date=2011-05-15 |url-status=dead }} (among other locations), offering training in basic synchronized swimming skills.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOdvDdnmL3A Aqualillies on ABC7 News – YouTube]
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
- 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 WilliamsEsther 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