arts
February 12, 2026
Jovica Begojev New Artistic Director of the National Theatre Ballet in Belgrade
The National Theatre in Belgrade has appointed ballet principal Jovica Begojev, a distinguished artist with a rich performance career and a long-time member of the National Theatre Ballet, as the new artistic director of the ballet.
TL;DR
- Jovica Begojev, a principal dancer and long-time member of the National Theatre Ballet, has been appointed as the new artistic director.
- Begojev graduated from the Ballet School in Novi Sad in 2001 and began his career at the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad, quickly becoming a soloist.
- He joined the National Theatre in Belgrade in 2005, where he has had a successful career performing lead roles in classic ballets like 'Swan Lake' and 'Don Quixote', as well as contemporary productions.
- Begojev has received multiple awards, including the Milorad Mišković Foundation Award and the National Theatre Award for his artistic achievements.
- His appointment is expected to uphold and advance the high artistic standards of the National Theatre Ballet.
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