A series of workshops that are part of the Dance Reflections festival help to demystify contemporary dance. There are classes for pros, nonprofessionals and even children.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Darby O'Connor with Circle Modern Dance teaches a ballet barre class on the roof of her building. She is almost alone. "My neighbor is up here. Say hey to Andrew. And his dog. Lots ...

Jul. 22—TUPELO — Roxie Doniphan Thomas Clayton started taking dance lessons at a young age and realized early on that she wanted to be a ballerina. Until she got to Ole Miss and took a modern-dance ...