| Aqualillies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Synchronized Swimming, Dancing |
| Years active | 2008- present |
| Website | www.Aqualillies.com |
Aqualillies is a professional synchronized swimming/dance company founded in 2008 and based in Los Angeles, California. They are known as pioneers in the renaissance of water ballet as entertainment. Their work has been seen most notably at the TED (Conference), Annenberg Community Beach House, Miami Fashion Week,Kim Kardashian Toasts The Emmys, and for Esther Williams at the Turner Classic Movies’s Film Festival.
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.
In January 2010 Aqualillies launched a Synchronized Swimming Fitness Program offering training in basic skills like: sculling techniques, back layouts, ballet legs, torpedos, tuck turns, and marching.