Written by Amber Turner-Brightman, Photography by Mila Donnez-Barnard, Interviews Conducted by Charlotte Anderson
On Wednesday, students gathered at the Union to watch Strictly Come Pole Dance- an annual charity event in which members of other societies devise and perform a routine with a member of Pole Dance. This year saw an incredible £560 raised for Portsmouth Abuse & Rape Counselling Service.
This year's Strictly Come Pole Dance contestants. Photography by Mila Donnez-Barnard.
There were many great performances, with contestants ranging from LGBT+ to Squash. Ultimately Alice and her Double Ds, a trio from Gym and Tramp, were declared the winners with a Nutcracker-themed routine. Dominic, one of the Double Ds, said it was “really nice to see people turning up and putting themselves out there in the name of doing something for charity”. He said it was events like this which really make the university experience worthwhile.
Alice and her Double Ds, winners of Best Costume. Photography by Mila Donnez-Barnard.
Emily and Lucy, President of Reenactment and Welfare Officer of Cosplay, were awarded Best Costume for their The Witcher performance; and Cato and Zac of Pole Dance were also crowned Most Original with their paparazzi theme.
Emily and Lucy, winners of Best Costume. Photography by Mila Donnez-Barnard.
Cato and Zac, winners of Most Original. Photography by Mila Donnez-Barnard.
India, RAG Sec of Pole Dance and main organiser of the event, said it was really amazing to see everyone’s “many hours” of hard work pay off. Chlo Hood, Pole’s instructor who gave their own performance, added that it was great to see the university set up such a seamless and well-done event.
About the Contributors: Amber Turner-Brightman (they/them)
Hi, I'm Amber, EIC! I'm an MA Journalism student with an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations. I'm particularly interested in current affairs and societal trends.
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Charlotte Anderson (she/her)
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