NATIONAL: 'Weird' dad and daughter pole dancing duo open studio together

A dad and daughter pole dancing duo branded "the weirdest thing I have ever seen" by a Britain's Got Talent judge have opened a studio together.

Dave Roberts, 52, and his eldest daughter Hazel, 27, paired up after attending a Hallowe’en party together, and teach a cohort of eager students.

Hazel said that the key to their partnership was “trust”.

Their relationship surprises some pupils but Hazel and Dave focus their classes on the gymnastic skills required rather than sexy dance moves.

Hazel said: “It’s a matter of trust.

“If you can’t trust your own dad not to drop you, who can you trust?

“I’ve had other people suggest that I work with them, but I think to myself ‘not a chance’.

“I wouldn’t feel so comfortable or safe because they would not know my balance points like my dad does.”

She began pole dancing six years ago, at the same time that Dave was encouraged to attend a class by his ex-girlfriend.