Aquamaids Bring ''Enchanted Lagoon'' to Life in Heart of Santa Clara.Entertainment Editors/Sports Editors/News Editors SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003 For five nights in September, the moon will cast a shimmering shim·mer intr.v. shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers 1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash. 2. glow across a mysterious lagoon, bringing dozens of strange sea creatures to life -- right in the middle of Santa Clara. Olympic and national champion synchronized swimmers This is a list of synchronized swimmers: Contents: Top - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C
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tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Lagoon" September 19, 20, 21, 26 and 27 at the Santa Clara International Swim Center. The show commemorates the club's 40th anniversary. "Enchanted Lagoon" features a towering 30-foot set built in the water, along with elaborate costumes, floating islands, theatrical lighting and many special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. . The story is set in a beautiful lagoon where two people from very different worlds -- land and sea -- prove that unconditional love This article is about concept of unconditional love. For other uses, see Unconditional love (disambiguation). Unconditional love is a concept that means showing love towards someone regardless of his or her actions or beliefs. can break even the strongest spells created by the gods to keep the two apart. "In our sport, you compete within a set of rules. But with water theater productions, there are no boundaries -- it's a chance for us to take our creativity to the next level," said Chris Carver, head coach of the Santa Clara Aquamaids and the show's director. "Water theater turns synchronized swimming synchronized swimming Swimming sport in which the movements of one or more swimmers are synchronized with a musical accompaniment. The sport developed in the U.S. in the 1930s and was admitted as an Olympic event (solo and duet only) in 1984; in 1996 the rules were changed into mainstream entertainment. In fact, many of our former team members now perform in Cirque du Soleil's 'O' production in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. ." "Enchanted Lagoon" will feature internationally-recognized Aquamaids, including the 2004 Olympic Duet team; the 2003 U.S. National Championship soloist, duet and team; and members of the 2000 Olympic team. In all, 70 swimmers will perform in the production as funny fish, friendly dolphins, lovely sirens and star-crossed lovers. "Enchanted Lagoon" starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is as follows: Children (13 and under) = $12; Adults (Friday/Sunday) = $20; Adults (Saturday) = $25. Ticket information: 408-988-9936 or www.aquamaids.org. About the Santa Clara Aquamaids The Santa Clara Aquamaids Synchronized Swimming Club was founded in 1964. The club's 80-plus swimmers range in age from seven to 31. Santa Clara has earned more Senior National sweeps than any club in the history of the sport, medaled in every major national and international competition and has placed more swimmers on national teams than any other synchronized swimming organization. Santa Clara has produced 50 percent of the 22 synchronized swimming Olympians since 1984. |
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