Warwick student pole dancers crowned best in the country

Student pole dancers from Warwick University have retained their title as the best in the country, after winning the Inter-University Pole Dancing Competition for a second year running.

It was hosted at the university in Coventry and coincides with the Pole Dancing Society's 10th anniversary.

As well as winning the Best University title, Warwick's beginner entrant Katherine Hewitt also came first in her category; Konstantina Koteva, came third in the intermediate category and Xrusavgi Mgra came fifth in the advanced category.

Members of the team also spoke about overcoming the stigma associated with pole dancing, saying it was often referred to as 'vertical gymnastics'.

The society appears to be winning the battle against the reputation pole dancing, having attracted 270 people to become members, including 15 men.

They say the university is now much more supportive of the society, and other societies are now accepting them.