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Tara Lee
For Atlanta Ballet dancer Tara Lee, the creative process doesn’t just begin with rehearsals at the Michael C. Carlos Dance studios and end with performances at the Woodruff Arts Center. Get a glimpse into why Tara thinks the arts in Atlanta are becoming something better and bigger wherever you look.
“There’s something about Atlanta’s energy that always feels like it’s just starting.”




Tara Lee
Dancer & choreographer
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