More than ten ballerinas at the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad have sued ballet director Aja Jung, alleging workplace bullying. They also asked theatre management to dismiss her; Jung and the theatre had not responded to N1 by the time its report aired.
The dancers told N1 that they have been coming to work in fear for a year and a half. They said eight performers were unlawfully retired and later reinstated through court proceedings.
They also said several dancers faced disciplinary proceedings they considered unfounded. About 20 freelance performers have since left the theatre.
N1 sought comment from Jung and the Serbian National Theatre, but neither had replied by the broadcast. The claims in the report are attributed to the dancers; it did not include a response from theatre management.