Each month in Paris, Mona shares its passion for dance, House music and positive energy, acting as a link between old and new generations, between New York, Detroit, Chicago, Berlin, and of course, Paris. Mona is based on dance, glamour, extravagance, offering free dance classes and crazy Vogue & Waack balls to its crowd.
The main soundtrack revolves around modern Deep House and the more classic sounds of Disco and vintage US Garage. The night regularly attracts dancers, party heads and music enthusiasts on the two floors of its venue La Bellevilloise.
Mona was founded in 2008 by Nick V who is resident DJ and manager. DJ André is the resident DJ of the Mona Disco Room. The organising team also includes Léa Kheder, Yanou Ninja, Kevin Table, Rabgui, Sandi Ipavec, Arnaud Bergin, David Volants, Cyprien Rose, Diva Ivy Balenciaga and dance specialist Marion aka Tiger Melody. Art direction is by Alice Hubert.
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