Edina Papo Biography: Sister, Age, Net Worth, Ballet, Sarajevo, Career, Parents, Husband

Edina Papo, born Edina Hadžirović, is a pioneering Bosnian choreographer, ballet pedagogue, and former artistic director of the Sarajevo National Theatre Ballet, whose innovative works and dedication to reviving classical ballet amid war and reconstruction have earned her acclaim as one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most influential figures in performing arts.

Profile

• Full Name: Edina Papo
• Stage Name: Edina Papo
• Born: April 9, 1958
• Age: 67 years old
• Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Nationality: Bosnian
• Occupation: Choreographer, Ballet Pedagogue, Former Artistic Director
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hadžirović
• Siblings: Nermina Hadžirović
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life And Education

Edina Papo was born on April 9, 1958, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hadžirović, in a supportive family alongside her sister Nermina, fostering an early passion for dance amid Sarajevo’s vibrant cultural scene during the Yugoslav era.

Career

Papo debuted professionally in 1974 as a dancer with the Sarajevo National Theatre Ballet, performing internationally in cities like Paris and Prague.

Transitioning to choreography in 1989 due to injury, she created over 30 full-length premieres, including Pulcinella and Katarina, the Bosnian Queen, often collaborating with artists from former Yugoslav republics and Europe. As ballet master and pedagogue since 1997, she trained generations of soloists and marked the 50th anniversary of Sarajevo’s ballet with her acclaimed Pulcinella in 2017.

She served as artistic director, revitalizing the company post-1992–1995 siege, and curated exhibitions like the 2022 tribute to Minka Kamberović. Her contributions earned her the 2002 Woman of the Year in Art and Culture from Žena 21 magazine and a 2005 global recognition as one of 1,000 Successful Women by the American Biographical Institute.

Social Media

Edina Papo does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Edina Papo, 67, maintains a private personal life, with no public details on marriage or children. Standing at an undisclosed height, she resides in Sarajevo, where she continues mentoring young dancers and reflecting on ballet’s role in cultural preservation amid Bosnia’s turbulent history.

Net Worth

Edina Papo‘s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $1 million, derived primarily from decades of choreography commissions, pedagogical roles at Sarajevo’s National Theatre, international performances, and awards, underscoring her profound impact on Bosnian arts.