'The Candy' pole dance move

leyrose started this discussion · 9/9/2013

Hi everyone, My instructor showed me how to do the candy yesterday during class and it was super hard! (I can't do it at all, but she said practicing it will help my ab strength) Anyways, I've been trying to look up some videos of people doing it just to get a feel for it but can't find anything when I google it so I am guessing that their might be another name that it goes by? This is the move here... http://www.poledancingobsession.com/helpful-hint-the-candy/ Any help is greatly appreciated!

10 replies

chemgoddess1 · 9/9/2013
That is just a shoulder mount variation. It is very popular in Australia but not many other places. I recall that there was a bit of discussion about this grip when Felix made it popular. I cannot recall the name of the grip though.
Juicy J · 9/9/2013
I thought Veeners referred to this grip as the "Princess" or "Apprentice" grip in Shoulder Mounts? It's a twisted arm for the arm that is straight.
leyrose · 9/9/2013
Thanks so much guys!! I can't believe I'm learning a shoulder mount after a month and a bit of poling !!!
Krista Bocko · 9/9/2013
Errr, me neither!!
Runemist34 · 9/9/2013
Leyrose, please be careful! I have never heard of someone doing a shoulder mount so quickly, and these moves can put major strain on parts of our bodies that we aren't even aware of! I know instructors are supposed to know exactly what they're doing, and have our safety as first and foremost in our minds, but unfortunately pole dancing is technically unregulated. Depending on the studio, some instructors may just know how these moves are done, but not how and when to teach them. I would really, really hate to hear that you've torn a muscle, or put undue strain on some tendons and have to take a long hiatus from pole in order to recover. If you're feeling iffy about ANY move, talk to your instructor in-depth about it! Really press your concern, and ask for the direct proof that you are strong enough to do this move without injury. You want the science, not the excuses! None of this "I know what I'm doing" or "Well, if you don't think you're ready for this level" crap. Pole dance, like martial arts, is something that takes years to master, and going through levels or belts are not as important as your safety and ability to enjoy yourself!
Runemist34 · 9/9/2013
I should also say, as my roommate is quick to remind me, it is entirely possible for you to do this! No one had ever heard of a 12 year old that could take a full front kick to the stomach and keep walking... till he came along. He's one of the toughest guys I know, and as he says, sometimes you get people that break the rules! So, maybe you are strong enough to do a shoulder mount! I don't know for sure! So please don't feel discouraged by what I said. I just want you to be careful :)
leyrose · 9/10/2013
A lot of people seem to find it weird that I am progressing quickly... I can't actually do the candy/shoulder mount.. I am just practicing lifting my legs into position. My instructor was sure I could start to work on it as she said it will help my strength in other moves. She said that as I could hold a flag for 30 seconds I had the strength to begin learning it. I have tried it and am no where near inverting so it's all good everyone.
chemgoddess1 · 9/10/2013
Yes, Princess grip!
chemgoddess1 · 9/10/2013
Or maybe not. I have seen it called Twisted Grip and also Bobbi Grip. Ugh....I really wish wikipole was still up!
leyrose · 9/10/2013
I looked up princess grip on Pole Dance Dictionary and it showed the same move. It's so confusing how everyone calls things different names!