Click here to read Scott Freeman's interview with Atlanta Ballet dancers Nadia Mara and Christian Clark before they dance the lead roles of star-crossed lovers Nathalie and Matthew in select* performances of Moulin Rouge^® - The Ballet!

"As they prepared for opening night last week, Clark and Mara sat down with ArtsATL for a conversation that touched on the importance of having the right dance partner, their love for story ballets and the backstage perils of strenuous dance pieces."

*See Nadia Mara and Christian Clark as Nathalie and Matthew on Friday, February 5 at 8pm; Sunday, February 7 at 2pm; and Friday, February 12 at 8pm.

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Plus, Creative Loafing names Moulin Rouge^® - The Ballet and The Sleeping Beauty as two top picks for Valentine's Day. Click here to read the full article.

"The weekend presents two options: 'Moulin Rouge' and 'Sleeping Beauty.' The former was first performed in Atlanta in 2010, and promises to be a sexy, dramatic night, complete with can-can choreography on pointe. The latter is a classic fairytale favorite that will make balletomanes remember nostalgic visions from their youth."

Atlanta Ballet dancers Nadia Mara and Christian Clark. Photo by Brian Wallenberg.