The Dolphinettes synchronized swimming and water ballet group was formed in 1961 under the leadership of Maryalis Klicker. Participants numbered about 30 women and young girls. Ninety minute musical shows were put on in the Applegate Memorial Swimming Pool at the YMCA on Spokane Street. Routines were given in costume with themes like the Gay 90s, the Roaring 20s, Western cowgirls, water colors, and Siam and the King and I enhanced by underwater lighting and poolside dancing.

Dolphinettes in formation at the YMCA swimming pool for a water ballet, April 1966

Dolphinettes pose at the YMCA swimming pool, April 1966

Dolphinettes perch on a diving board at the YMCA pool, April 1966

Dolphinettes pose for a show at the YMCA swimming pool, April 1965

Dolphinettes practice a synchronized swimming routine at the YMCA pool, April 1962

Dolphinettes perform a water ballet at the YMCA pool, April 1962

Dolphinettes practice a synchronized swimming routine at the YMCA pool, April 1962

A poster for the Dolphinettes third annual water ballet, held at the YMCA pool, March 31, 1963. 

Dolphinettes in the YMCA swimming pool for a water ballet, April 1966

A group of Dolphinettes pose at the YMCA swimming pool, April 1966

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