The circus was in town for the launch of a Gravesend beautician’s new business Dazzle Dolls, and her pole fitness and pamper parties.

Nita Palu is also offering child friendly parties, where girls can learn aerial hoop trapeze fitness, drink mocktails and be pampered with "age appropriate" makeup.

The therapist, who works part-time for Medway Police, stressed the importance of security checks before working with kids and said all her staff will be CRB checked.

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She said: "I don’t know anyone that’s able to offer that sort of party.

"I do not want the darker side of pole because there is a stigma attached to it. I am a mum myself."

Gravesend fitness centre Athena girls did a circus themed performance at the afternoon event on Saturday (March 28), where Ms Palu offered free beauty treatments and prosecco.

She added: "Teens at the moment are growing up far too fast. This is about empowering young women."

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