Author: Aqualillies

Palm Springs Modernism Week is an annual celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture in Palm Springs, California.

This year, we returned to Modernism Week to perform a series of our signature synchronized swimming watershows at the “Aqualillies Residence”, an Acme House Company luxury vacation rental property. Check out a photo recap below!

Photos: Elizabeth O’Baker / Vickie Connor / Francesca Owen / Nathan Cox

‘Lillies: Alysha / Carla / Frankie / Isaline / Katya / Mary / Paige / Penelope / Suying / Tina

This year marks our 10 year anniversary!

THANK YOU — for coming to our watershows, welcoming our international teams, sharing our joy in collaborating with greats like the Coen Brothers, and inviting us to dive into your pools all around the world.

Check out a selection of highlights from the past decade below.

We invited photographer Vlasta Pilot to one of our recent rehearsals in Downtown Los Angeles. Take a peek below to see what really happens underneath the surface… when the water is only 3 feet deep!

Photos: Vlasta Pilot

‘Lillies: Candice / Carla / Deirdre / Inga / Katya / Mary 

Suits: KORE Swim

Location: The Standard, Downtown LA

“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.” ― Robert Wyland

Happy Summer Solstice, from the California ‘Lillies!

Photos: Katie Parker

Swimsuits: Oséree Swimwear

Stylist: The Russian Doll

MUA: T’ai Rising Moore

‘Lillies: Bella / Brittany / Carla / Kate / Megan / Penelope / Suying / Tyler

We’re spending World Water Day this year swimming in Palm Springs and reflecting on some of the ways we give back, to help the millions of people around the world who don’t have access to clean water. Take a moment in the sun to check out some of our favorite charitable organizations fighting for access to clean water, environmental protection, and more. Updated March 2021.

“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” — Dalai Lama

HEAL THE BAY is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean! We loved making a splash at their Gala in 2011. You can get involved and learn more here.

JIMMY MILLER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is an adaptive surfing program to assist individuals coping with mental and physical illness in accessing the ocean environment. JMMF are pioneers in the alternative therapy world and we love diving in with them to celebrate the healing powers of the ocean. You can get involved and learn more here.

CHARITY: WATER is a non-profit organization that provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, with 100% of their public donations going towards funding for clean water projects. Learn more here.

SWIM WITH HEART is a non-profit organization that offers year-round swim instruction and competitive swim team training to residents of the Santa Monica and the surrounding areas. We have performed at their annual Gala in 2014, 2017, and 2019. You can get involved and learn more here.

GO CAMPAIGN raises awareness and funds to help orphans and vulnerable children throughout the world gain access to clean water, education, medical care, and basic human rights. We performed at the GO GO Gala (their annual Hollywood fundraiser) in 2011. You can get involved and learn more here.

Together we can make a splash for a great cause! Check out even more organizations that we support on our About page.