Mona Berntsen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mona Berntsen
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Mona-Jeanette Berntsen
January 16, 1990 Jar, Bærum, Norway
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Known for | Winner of So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia, dancer for Justin Bieber and Madonna |
Mona-Jeanette Berntsen (born January 16, 1990) is a talented dancer from Norway. She has a Norwegian and Moroccan background. Mona became famous after winning So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia. She has also danced for many big music stars. These include Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Madonna.
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Mona's Dance Journey
Mona Berntsen grew up in Norway. Her mother is Moroccan, and her father is from Northern Norway. When she was 18, Mona won So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia. This was a huge step for her dance career! After winning, she moved to Los Angeles, USA. There, she joined a dance agency called Bloc Agency.
Dancing with Superstars
In Los Angeles, Mona started working with some of the world's biggest artists. She danced for Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys. Later, she went on two world tours with Chris Brown. Mona has performed on many famous stages. These include the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Billboard Awards. She also performed at several MTV Award Shows. In 2015, Mona danced for the sports brand Nike during a new clothing line launch. She also performed on the Purpose World Tour with Justin Bieber.
Early Dance Days
Before becoming a solo star, Mona was part of a street dance crew called Cre-8. Other members included Daniel Sarr and Alexandra Joner. Their main choreographer was Maria Karlsen. The Cre-8 crew even made it to the semi-finals in Norway's Got Talent.
Choreography Work
Mona Berntsen also shares her dance knowledge. She was the choreographer for Melodi Grand Prix 2024. This is a big music competition in Norway.
Mona's TV Dance Shows
Mona competed in two popular TV dance shows. These shows helped her become well-known.
So You Think You Can Dance Norway
Mona first appeared on So You Think You Can Dance Norway. She danced many styles, like Afro, lyrical jazz, and locking. She often danced with a partner named Endre Jansen. Mona showed off her skills in different dance forms.
Mona then competed in So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia. This is where she became the winner! She performed many exciting dances. These included Afrocuban Rumba, Showdance, Salsa, Hip-hop, Afro-pop, Tango, Contemporary, Samba, and Lindy hop. Her hard work and talent helped her win the competition.
