Vienna State Opera`s ballet academy hit by abuse scandal
(The Guardian Austria)

Austrian magazine alleges pupils were subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuseThe Vienna State Opera has launched an investigation and promised far-reaching reforms after allegations that students at its prestigious ballet academy were subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse by two teachers.`Things have happened that are unacceptable,` the State Opera´s director, Dominique Meyer, said on Wednesday after the Austrian magazine Falter published a detailed exposé of the alleged abuse based on interviews with students and staff. Related: Canada´s ballet world rocked by abuse scandal spanning 30 years Continue reading...