Valerie Hudson, Karen Wright, Robin Jones and Jan Webb stand in a lineup beside the pool before performing on July 29, 2023, at Powhatan Pool in Richmond, Va. The four women are members of the River City Magnolias. The amateur water ballet club’s mission is to “promote a joyful, healthy and body-positive approach to fitness and encourage an environment of diversity, friendship, self-confidence and perseverance.” The team works to encourage fitness, diverse beauty and water safety through a variety of measures, including an annual swimsuit drive, free performances and river cleanup events.