Mona-Jeanette Berntsen (known as only ''Mona Berntsen'') is a

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- Moroccan dancer on the

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with

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. Mona is known for winning

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, and for working with artists such as Justin Timberlake,

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and Chris Brown.

Bio

Mona Berntsen was born and raised in Norway by a Moroccan mother and a father from Northern Norway. After having her dance career breakthrough as the winner of

at the age of 18, Mona was signed by Bloc Agency and moved from Norway to Los Angeles. In the coming years Mona worked with some of the world's biggest artists, including Justin Timberlake and

, before traveling on two world tours with Chris Brown. Mona has since performed at some of the world's biggest stages and shows, including the

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s, Billboard Awards and several MTV Award Shows. In 2015, Mona also performed for

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during a clothing line launch. Mona grew up as a member of street dance crew Cre-8, with fellow So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia contestant Daniel Sarr and So You Think You Can Dance Norway contestant Alexandra Joner as some of the other members. With Maria Karlsen as lead choreographer, Cre-8 got to the semi finals in Norway's Got Talent.

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