arts
February 13, 2026
Jovica Begojev, new artistic director of the National Theatre Ballet in Belgrade
The National Theatre in Belgrade announced yesterday that it has appointed ballet star Jovica Begojev, a distinguished artist with a rich performing career and a long-time member of the National Theatre Ballet, as the new artistic director of that ensemble.
TL;DR
- Jovica Begojev has been appointed the new artistic director of the National Theatre Ballet in Belgrade.
- Begojev is an acclaimed artist with a long career in ballet, joining the National Theatre in 2005.
- His appointment follows the dismissal of former artistic director Ana Pavlović in February.
- Pavlović's dismissal was reportedly linked to staff conflicts and perceived 'personnel purges' within the theatre.
- Begojev has performed lead roles in classical ballets like 'Swan Lake' and 'Don Quixote', as well as in contemporary productions.
- He has received multiple awards for his artistic contributions.
- The theatre stated Begojev's appointment signifies a commitment to high artistic standards and the development of ballet.
- Recent months have seen other management changes and controversies at the National Theatre, including the appointment of Dragoslav Bokan to the Administrative Board and Ljubica Vraneš as Opera director.
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