Dancer, choreographer and designer, Mariana Benenge (CG/FR) is a free spirit in the Parisian queer community. The young entrepreneur has co-founded P3, an exclusive FLINTA party that celebrates and encourages BIPOC queers lesbian to celebrate their sensuality and to nurture spaces without non-male gaze domination. As a designer, Mariana carries along her Congolese heritage, in close dialogue with colour and texture, she brings forward audacity and unapologetism in her clothing, representing her womanhood. She has collaborated as a movement director for several music artists, fashion designers such as Clara Dagin and brands such as Channel.
She initiated her education in traditional Congolese dances, in Congo, and later, in Paris, she became a Waacker and an active member on the street dance scene and Ballroom scene, where she has competed, judged and organised hosting formats. Mariana is currently developing her second fashion collection released by her brand, Tantine de Paris.
