Gradient Dance Theater & Community

06/09/2026

This is the Gradient family. 🌊

The dancers on stage. The families in the seats. The friends who drove across town. The little ones who couldn’t sit still. The people who just showed up.

Saturday filled our hearts. Our pod really came through.

And we’re not done yet—Watermark continues with school showings over the next two weeks before we fully wrap this production.

Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes recap—rehearsals, backstage, and never-before-seen moments from the people who brought Watermark to life.

Drop a 🐠 if you want the BTS recap.

Want to keep this wave going? Gradient Dance is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps keep dance accessible for our community. Donate or join our email list via link in bio. 💙

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day. We can’t wait to share this with you.✨

Watermark was made by your neighbors, your coworkers, your friends. Dancers who started in our beginner classes. Kids performing on stage for the first time. Adults returning to movement after years away. This is community—and tomorrow, we all get to experience it together.

One day. Two chances. Tickets are moving FAST.

This production is the result of months of dreaming, building, and collaborating with incredible partners like —who helped us bring the ocean to life long before we hit the stage. From the World of Water to the DJD Theater, this journey has been magic.

Whether you’re an ocean lover or just looking for a beautiful way to spend a Saturday—there’s a seat here with your name on it. Come as you are. Bring your pod. 🐚

🎭 Watermark — a ballet by Laura Reinschmidt
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕑 2:00pm Matinee | 🕡 6:30pm Evening
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🎟️ Tickets: Link in bio

👇 Matinee 🐠 or evening 🌙? Tag who you’re bringing—the ocean is better with friends.

06/04/2026

We had so much fun chatting with Talk of Alabama about Watermark! 📺

If you missed it, catch the full segment here—then grab your tickets because THIS SATURDAY is the only chance to see this show.

Watermark follows a curious girl whose daydreams lead her beyond the shoreline and into a mesmerizing underwater realm. As she explores this luminous world alongside fellow divers, she encounters the Spirit of the Sea itself. What begins as an adventure transforms into a deeper awakening—revealing both the magic and vulnerability hidden beneath the waves.

🎭 Watermark — a ballet by Laura Reinschmidt
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕑 2:00pm Matinee | 🕡 6:30pm Evening
📍 DJD Theater
🎟️ Tickets: https://us.patronbase.com/_DJDTheater/Productions/119/Performances

One day only. Two showtimes. Bring the whole pod. 🐠🌊


https://abc3340.com/station/talk-of-alabama/watermark-with-gradient-dance-talk-of-alabama-5272026?fbclid=IwdGRleASNvHVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEer1eQ8vxdzy_0y2TbqHv7HpxdGIytGrZkfRTAgXPTC2ub7b6P_6zM8BizSt0_aem_rzxbkRwyjKBazo99naGeDw

For more information about the "Watermark" performance with Gradient Dance, visit gradientdance.org

06/03/2026

We had a swimming time 🤭 Thanks for having us McWane Science Center!

06/02/2026

Something special is about to surface. 🌊✨

We saved you a seat—now bring the whole pod.

Watermark takes the stage THIS SATURDAY and we want your whole family in those seats.

This neon-lit underwater adventure follows a curious girl whose daydreams lead her beyond the shoreline and into a mesmerizing underwater realm. As she explores this luminous world alongside fellow divers, she encounters the Spirit of the Sea itself. What begins as an adventure transforms into a deeper awakening—revealing both the magic and vulnerability hidden beneath the waves.

Perfect for young children. Magical for grown-ups. Made by your community.

🎭 Watermark — a ballet by Laura Reinschmidt
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕑 2:00pm Matinee | 🕡 6:30pm Evening
📍 DJD Theater
🎟️ Tickets: 🔗 BIO

Two showtimes. One beautiful day. Seats are going fast.

This is the kind of show kids remember. The kind families talk about on the way home. The kind you’re glad you didn’t skip.

It’s showtime, friends.

🔗 Link in bio to grab your tickets before they’re gone.

See you beneath the waves. 🐠
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06/01/2026

June is luminous—and you don’t want to miss this lineup. 🌊✨

Swipe through for the full schedule—Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Yoga, GYROKINESIS®, Beginner Tap, and Baby Dance Club. Something for every body, every vibe, every schedule.

But first—mark your calendar for something special.

🎭 Watermark — a ballet by Laura Reinschmidt
📅 June 6th | 2pm Matinee and 6:30pm Evening Show
📍 DJD Theater

Watermark follows a curious girl whose daydreams lead her beyond the shoreline and into a mesmerizing underwater realm. As she explores this luminous world alongside fellow divers, she encounters the Spirit of the Sea itself. What begins as an adventure transforms into a deeper awakening—revealing both the magic and vulnerability hidden beneath the waves.

This is community. This is storytelling. This is movement that glows.

🎟️ Tickets are live. Seats are filling. Don’t get left on the shore.

$20/month gets you access to the full class schedule. Unlimited. The whole current.

🔗 Link in bio for tickets + membership.

See you in the deep end. 🐠

05/20/2026

⏰ 4 days left for early bird pricing!
Fun fact: GYROKINESIS® was created by a ballet dancer after an injury—and it’s been helping bodies move better ever since.

It’s not yoga. It’s not Pilates. It’s rhythmic, circular, fluid movement that works your spine in all seven natural directions. Research shows it can boost serotonin, improve sleep quality, and calm your nervous system.

And you get to learn it from our co-director Joanna Hardy-West—who’s logged many hours training in this method. That kind of dedication? Hard to find.

📅 Sunday, May 31st
🕒 3-5pm
💰 $25 before May 24th / $35 after
📍 518 19th St N, Room 200, Birmingham, AL 35203

Brunch can wait. Your body can’t.
🔗 Link in bio.

05/19/2026

They’re here. They glow. And they’re going fast!✨🐠
Our official Watermark show shirts just dropped—featuring custom neon graphics that pop. We’d love nothing more than to see our whole community wearing them on June 6th

Dancers. Families. Friends. Supporters. This one’s for all of you.

🌊 $34
👕 Unisex sizes XS-3XL
📦 Pick up at the show

⏰ Less than 37 hours left to order

Every shirt supports the show and the community that made it possible. From our tiniest movers to our most seasoned dancers—you’re part of this.

Catch the wave before it’s gone. 🌊

🔗 Link in bio to grab yours!

05/17/2026