imperialcollege (Instagram)sourcephoto"During my childhood I was a gymnast. When I saw the pole
fitness performances at my fresher’s fair I saw a parallel between the two sports – both requiring immense strength, grace, stamina and flexibility. I was captivated by the beauty of the pole
fitness and signed up on the spot. I now teach weekly classes for Imperial’s Pole and Aerial Society
@imperialpoleandaerial, and can train up to 12 hours a week in the lead-up to a competition. Recently, I placed second in the Inter-University Pole Dance Competition – out of over 50 universities across Britain. I am inspired daily by my friends at the Pole and Aerial Society. Whilst we are all pole dancers, we are also aerospace engineers, materials scientists, and mathematicians. Seeing them succeed both in their degree specialisations and in sport is a great motivator that you really can have the best
of both worlds."
#imperialhero #imperialcollege #sport #fitness #photography****************** Melissa Lee
Third year, MEng Chemical Engineering
Pole
Fitness, competing at a National level
Photographed at Imperial’s Carbon Capture Pilot Plant