What a year! 2025 was filled with projects that made waves in all the best ways. Take a look back with us – and thank you for being part of the journey.

RED BULL MAGAZINE
The Red Bulletin featured Aqualillies this year in a powerful profile on artistic swimming, spotlighting the athleticism behind the sport. The feature showcased members of our Los Angeles team, including former Olympians, U.S. National Team athletes, and elite nationally competitive artistic swimmers now performing with Aqualillies. Read the full article here.  

JAWS 50 YEARS CELEBRATION IN MARTHA’S VINEYARD
We touched down on Martha’s Vineyard (aka Amity Island) this summer to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 film, Jaws. We loved making a splash in honor of a true cinematic legend!

ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2025
Aqualillies took center stage during Miami Art Week with a watershow residency at the Shelborne Miami Beach, as part of Venture X Gold Hour at Alex Prager’s Mirage Swim Club. The immersive experience blended Prager’s signature surrealism with live performances in the pool.

GRAY MALIN X HUALĀLAI
We celebrated our fifth collaboration with Gray Malin this year, shot on location at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawai‘i – the project was a truly special experience in an extraordinary setting.

KCRW PRESENTS: SUPPER SPLASH BY AQUALILLIES
KCRW Presents: Supper Splash by Aqualillies debuted this year poolside at the historic Hotel Figueroa. The immersive, vintage-meets-modern event series paired synchronized swimming with a four-course dinner by Chef Blake Shailes of DEME Restaurant, live music, and visual art, presented in partnership with KCRW. Live Event Painting by Heidi Neilson

VICTORIA’S SECRET UK SHOW
Aqualillies made waves in the U.K. this summer with a performance at Victoria’s Secret’s multi-day summer brand launch celebrating island-inspired swimwear and fragrance – followed by an Aqualillies class where guests jumped in to try synchronized swimming firsthand!

MIAMI E-PRIX WITH FORMULA E
Aqualillies performed at the Miami E-Prix with Formula E this year, appearing at the opening night party during race weekend at one of the world’s leading international electric motorsport events.

NYC SUMMER SHOWS
Performing at New York Fashion Week was a highlight of the year for our NYC ’Lillies. They also appeared across the city and beyond, with favorite performances in Times Square and Williamsburg, and at a range of luxury events across the Hamptons.

YOUTUBE’S 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT VIDCON
We were thrilled to dive in for YouTube at VidCon 2025 in Anaheim, celebrating their 20-year anniversary. Our synchronized swimming performance was part of a series of playful activations, from skee-ball and mini golf to pool floaties, tiny foods, and real flamingos.

AQUALILLIES ACROSS EUROPE
We performed across Europe this year. Our shows took us to St. Tropez, Provence, the Turkish Riviera, and Barcelona for private celebrations and destination weddings.

ORIGIN SHORT FILM BY MONSTERS DANCE
ORIGIN is a short film exploring the physical allegory of molting, memory, and our collective ascent toward the unknown. We were thrilled to be part of this special project, filmed in 2023 and featured this year at the BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta.

SUMMER WATERSHOW AT THE MAYBOURNE BEVERLY HILLS
We hosted this year’s Summer Watershow at the stunning rooftop pool at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and via our Instagram Livestream. We were honored to celebrate Esther Williams’ legacy on her birthday, alongside her husband, Edward Bell (featured below).

Our ’Willies had a number of memorable appearances this year! Highlights included the premiere party of Mid-Century Modern at the Pendry West Hollywood and a fall performance in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at a Pink Pony Club-themed birthday celebration. Our ’Lillies and ’Willies also shared the pool for multiple shows, including many performances in one of our favorite locations: Palm Springs.

Even without a pool, our ’Lillies found plenty of ways to make waves this year. We performed our synchronized swimming-inspired “dry” show at Manhatta in New York City for the +POOL Summer Gala, as well as at private events in Los Angeles.

We’re grateful to have been part of so many special events, celebrations, private soirées, and grand openings this year. Take a look at a few more highlights from our year.

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Celebrate our FIFTH collaboration with Gray Malin with us, all shot on-location earlier this year at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai! It was a beautiful experience getting to shoot on the Island of Hawai’i

With an enduring love for Hawai’i, Gray captures the resort through his signature lens of joy, wonder, and refined escapism. Inspired by the traditions and timeless allure of the Kona coast, this series celebrates both its natural beauty and cultural spirit. Featuring our ‘Lillies, each image reflects the magic and sense of serenity that make Hawai’i unforgettable. Lei back and see the full image series below!

From Gray: “The collection features the Aqualillies, whose artistry and precision always bring such a dynamic element to a shoot. I’ve had the pleasure of working with them before, and it was great to collaborate again for this series. There’s an ease and trust that comes from working with a team you know well, and it made the creative process that much more rewarding. I hope this series brings a bit of that feeling to you too — the sense of calm, freedom, and connection that Hawai‘i always seems to offer. Mahalo, Hualālai.”

Gray Malin is an internationally renowned fine art photographer and a “New York Times” bestselling author who has received commercial recognition for his inventive photography shot at many of the world’s most iconic destinations and hotels. Forging his art into a larger lifestyle brand with his brand philosophy to Make Every Day a Getaway®, Gray’s photography has expanded into a line of luxury products for home and travel.

‘Lillies: Alex / Amaya / Brianna H / Brianna Z / Carla / Suying

Creative Team: Gray Malin / Abby Malin / Madison Lytle / Meg Ellery / Sean Barclay / Francesca Venezia / Delayne Jennings 

Choreographer: Mary Ramsey

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An immersive evening of fine dining, live music, and synchronized swimming, poolside at the historic Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Supper Splash series in Los Angeles these past few weeks! These past three weeks on Friday evenings, event guests stepped into a world of timeless glamour as we brought our vintage-meets-modern synchronized swimming spectacle to the iconic Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles, CA. Immersive performances by our celebrated water entertainers were set alongside a four-course menu curated by Chef Blake Shailes of DEME – the poolside restaurant at Hotel Figueroa.

Set poolside at Hotel Figueroa – a historic haven for women, artists, and visionaries since 1926, Supper Splash by Aqualillies was a curated event series on the past three Friday nights of water shows, dining, live music, and Hollywood magic under the stars. With its deep ties to the arts, Hotel Figueroa was the perfect stage for this cinematic live experience. We were proud to bring people to Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate creativity, community, and timeless glamour in the heart of the city. Aqualillies proudly presented this event with KCRW – L.A.’s tastemakers in music, culture, and events. 

Evenings featured live musical guests, with celebrity DJ Michelle Pesce kicking off the series on August 29th, followed by Walter Davis (Saxophone) on September 5th, and Leng Bian (Harp) on September 12th. The first two event dates also featured LIVE PAINTING by Heidi Neilson, as she painted the event live in front of event guests theoughout the event – her final beautiful paintings are below!

Photos: Carla Ni / Videos: Solomon The Mystic

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Earlier this year, Writer Zoey Goto and Photographer Brian Lowe joined us in Los Angeles for an Artistic Swimming profile for The Red Bulletin, featuring a small group of our Los Angeles team: all previously competitive Artistic Swimming athletes turned performers with Aqualillies. Keep reading to see more of what goes into the sport, both above and beneath the surface! 

The 100-year-old Olympic sport of Artistic Swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming on the world stage prior to 2017, is defined by strength, discipline, and creativity, and these days – where precision reflects competition artistry. Artistic Swimming’s balance between sport and spectacle dates back to its origins in the early 20th century, from Annette Kellerman to silver-screen star Esther Williams and the MGM’s Aquamusical era with Busby Berkeley, all the way through the modern era with our Aqualillies watershow performances and on-camera projects. What looks graceful above the waterline often means holding your breath upside down for minutes, lifting teammates into acrobatic moves, and risk of injury from a high-contact sport if a move or stunt isn’t trained properly.

The sport of Artistic Swimming often demands more than it shows: many of our team members train for decades at the top of the sport, and are still actively doing other activities such as yoga, running, pilates, and circus training to keep up performance. 

Among our LA team members featured in this profile are sisters Philicia and Tamar Saunders, both of whom appeared in Black Is King, Beyonce’s 2020 film for Disney+. Philicia reflects on that experience: “It was gorgeous to see all the different shades of people in the pool, Beyoncé got in the water with us, directing the shots and making sure we were all comfortable”. It’s always been our mission at Aqualillies to reinvent the classic art form of water ballet for the new millennium and we are thrilled that the sport of artistic swimming is swimming in sync with the times! 

Transitioning from being a competitive athlete to a performer is a balance of aesthetics and athleticism, as seen in these photos of the training and rehearsal process that does into our sport. Aqualillies is home to one of the largest rosters of synchronized swimming and water talent in the world, with a team of diverse and skilled artistic swimmers, current and former Olympians, underwater models, male swimmers, divers, mermaids & water body doubles. 

‘Lillies: Carla / Claudia / Léa / Nadine / Paige / Philicia / Shea /  Tamar 

Read the full Red Bulletin article here.

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We love making a splash at the beautiful pool at the Indian Creek Country Club – one of our favorite South Florida performance venues!

Nestled on a private island at the crossroads of Bal Harbour and Miami Beach in Florida, Indian Creek Country Club is an iconic, timeless destination with a unique charm. Scroll to see some select past show highlights from various events we’ve performed for at this exclusive venue!

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… i’m going to keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club

Howdy y’all! Earlier this month, our ‘Willies touched down in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the most EPIC 60th Birthday Bash at a private residence. You might have guessed it already: the party was PINK PONY CLUB Themed!

To kick off the party, our Mermen in color-coordinated pink Merman Tails greeted guests as they entered to grab welcome cocktails. For party themes from Pink Pony Club to Western Disco to Yacht Rock, our Mermen make the perfect floating photo booth for any type of event.

Our ‘Willies always bring the energy and the PARTY!! After our Mermen shed their Tails and donned Pink Speedos and custom silver glitter cowboy hats, we came back to make another watershow performance splash – and of course we couldn’t close out the evening without one last dance-and-sing-along to Pink Pony Club!

SAVE A HORSE, RIDE A COWBOY

Photos: Carla Ni and Roslyn Smithers

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SEA, SUN, AND A SPLASH OF GLAM…

We made waves at the hottest event in the United Kingdom with none other than Victoria’s Secret UK for their most recent brand launch event — where beach dreams met bold swimwear! This multi-day event to kick off summer invited Influencers from all over the UK to promote Victoria Secret UK’s island inspired swimwear and summer fragrance product release.

Can you believe this is the UK?! Tucked away on Bournemouth’s chic West Cliff and just steps from white sand beaches, The NICI looks like a resort straight out of Ibiza or Miami Beach, with sleek poolside cabanas and lush tropical gardens – the perfect setting for our watershow! We loved being part of the event with both a splashy performance from our EU ‘Lillies as well as an Aqualillies Synchronized Swimming Fitness Class at the gorgeous 30m outdoor pool. Scroll more to see from the event!

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Happy 50 Years of JAWS!

Last week, we touched down on Martha’s Vineyard (aka Amity Island) at the beautiful Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, MA! We made a splash into JAWS: THE AFTER PARTY, a special celebration hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce at the iconic Harbor View Hotel’s Roxy Pool Bar and Great Lawn to celebrate 50 years of the iconic 1975 movie Jaws directed by Steven Spielberg.

Fifty years ago, Harbor View Hotel stood at the heart of a cinematic revolution. As Spielberg’s Jaws reshaped the future of film, the hotel became a refuge for the cast and crew – its sweeping verandas and harbor views offering a serene escape from the frenzy of a blockbuster in the making. We loved toasting to a legacy that still sends ripples through Hollywood. This wasn’t just a party – it was a return to the deep

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A look back at 2024 ~ We were grateful to dive into the pool for these exciting opportunities.

ESTHER WILLIAMS DOCUMENTARY FOR ARTE FRANCE
We were honored to be featured in “Esther Williams: La Sirène d’Hollywood”, a new documentary film produced for Arte France, celebrating Esther Williams’ aquatic legacy and her mark on Hollywood. Stay tuned for the English language version, releasing in 2025!

PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES 2024
We joined the world on cheering on the USA Olympic Artistic Swimming Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Team USA secured a Silver medal! It was especially exciting to see ‘Lillies Anita Alvarez, Nat Vega and Jaime Czarkowski on this world stage.

HACKS ON MAX
Alongside the cast and crew of the hit TV show Hacks, we celebrated the premiere of Season 3 this past spring at the iconic Château Marmont in Hollywood! It was a party that Deborah Vance herself would have enjoyed, including a showstopping performance by yours truly!

TEARS FOR FEARS
Our ‘Lillies and ‘Willies were featured in this beautiful underwater music video for the British pop rock band Tears for Fears song “Rivers of Mercy”. Click below to see more!

OWNING MANHATTAN ON NETFLIX
Catch us making a splash in Ryan Serhant’s new show “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix! We were featured entertainment during a luxurious Open House event at a beautiful rooftop condo building in Manhattan.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS
We dove into the Season 14 premiere of the popular TV Show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills! Catch us making a sequined masquerade splash at Sutton Stracke’s Surrealism Party.

NIKE SWIM
Our ‘Lillies showed off Nike Swim’s “Retro Flow” Summer Collection at an event in Los Angeles!

MANOLO BLAHNIK X HAMPTONS MAGAZINE
Our New York ‘Lillies made a splash this summer in the Hamptons at a beautiful garden party for Manolo Blahnik and Hamptons Magazine.

HEARST CASTLE
We were back at the iconic Hearst Castle Neptune Pool this year, one of our favorite venues, for a beautiful performance at the wedding of Tenney Hearst Espy and Joey Siringo, which was featured in Town & Country Magazine.

BARBIE X STANLEY
Aqualillies were the perfect fit for the Barbie x Stanley collaboration this year! This multi-day performance activation featured our ‘Lillies in the iconic Barbie chevron print swimsuit.  

BALMAIN
Synchronized elegance: we kicked up our heels in Shelter Island, New York for the luxury fashion house Balmain, in celebration of their new Pop-Up shop that showcased their recent collections.

AQUALILLIES EUROPE IN MALTA
We performed in many shows around Europe this year, but this one in Malta was one of our favorites! Our European ‘Lillies activated Infinity by Hugo’s for a special evening performance.

IPSY
We produced a summer-fun video shoot for makeup brand Ipsy, featuring artistic swimmer-approved makeup right in time for the Summer Olympics!

SUMMER WATERSHOW IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
This year, we brought our annual Summer Watershow to the Kimpton La Peer in West Hollywood. It was a very special evening tribute to Esther Williams, and we brought the viral Charli xcx “Apple” dance to the pool!

Our ‘Willies embraced their inner Kens this year – the Barbie movie was still providing strong inspiration for parties in 2024! As always, the ‘Willies mermen brought much fun and laughter to many pools around Southern California, including flipping their fins for the FIGS Pride Party overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

We brought the pool inside for a number of parties in 2024 that weren’t taking place around a pool! From the Hamptons to LA, this beach-chic dry offering was especially popular this year. Our Cake Dancers also popped up for some luxurious private events, including a special birthday celebration performance in Seattle.

We are so grateful to have been part of so many fun events, special celebrations, and creative projects this year. Check out some of our other favorites!

Our Aqualillies performers are expert underwater talent. Modeling underwater in costume can be challenging for someone who doesn’t have water experience! We book former Olympians and other level elite swimmers, who already feel at home underwater – so that production can focus on finessing the details instead of teaching the basics.

Featured for J Balvin, Katy Perry, Athleta, Justin Bieber, Real Simple Magazine, FX Networks, and more… check out some of our Underwater Modeling projects below!