Cheerleading nuns a big hit with Italian basketball fans

Supporters say they have been converted after watching a new dance troupe.

The sisters, along with monks and priests, used special dance routines to disco music to wow crowds at a match in Sassari, southern Italy.



The video shows the dancers in traditional robes and habits dancing in the middle of the court. "You wanted us to speak your language – well here we are," choreographer Father Steven told the audience.

Now the troupe is on a tour of Italian discos and nightclubs to spread the message of Christianity to young people.