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[@daciadrummond1982]

People can say what they want about pole dancing, but it's a great form of exercise. I appreciate how serious Candace takes the teaching process. Candace you are great at what you do!

[@DebbieOnTheSpot]

Gross

[@aliciamack9323]

Exactly

[@Meandsushiroll]

Pole dancing is a beautiful art form. First, sexuality is not shameful for consenting adults but second it doesn't necessarily have to be sexual. It's wonderfully versatile and she is wonderfully talented 💖

[@DebbieOnTheSpot]

Gross

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

If you haven’t seen pole dancing completions you don’t get to judge. These women are ATHLETES AND ARTISTS In the highest form.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Pole Dancing takes grace, strength, dance, flexibility. The performance is well deserving of respect. Remarkable talent.

[@SpaceFrogy]

She makes it looks so effortless. I'm soo impressed by her! 🤩

[@AirQuotes]

Yer a lot of these workouts I think I could probably do that with a little of practise. This no way not ever happening

[@rachelyy]

As a pole dancer, I came to watch this straight away!! Amazing that she does pole, instructing, acroyoga, dance, burlesque, performances etc. Pole alone is phenomenal, and she does it all! Loved watching you speak about your passion Candace. Also agree that the pole community is so welcoming and diverse. EDIT: So incredible seeing her smile so much during and post performance!

[@alicialynnette9889]

Oh, Lord that is art. She is an athlete.

[@thetrickyvicki]

Fellow dancer here. I've been following Candace for years! She's incredible. Thank you for sharing her story.

[@kapknuckles]

This looks so fun! Pole dancing class is definitely on my bucket list.

[@DebbieOnTheSpot]

H o

[@lawfulchaotic8926]

Endometriosis would be such a hard thing to live with in regular circumstances. I applaud Candace for being able to do the athletic and demanding work that she does with a smile on her face all the while

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

She’s so well spoken she has more than just a physical vocabulary of dance but in words and expression of self as well.

[@user-tf9rm5qb9b]

Her soul and spirit is what really intrigues me I hope she continues to succeed ♡︎

[@sososanchez3512]

Off Topic. Her Natural Hair is Gorgeous !!!

[@holisticmaya]

SO GOOD and eye-opening for a lot of people I think! She is so right, a lot of people associate pole dancing and stripclubs with negative things. But there's a whole artistic/athletic side to it!

[@rebeccatracy245]

I'm totally impressed by all of your talent

[@missVmilne]

Compelling to see these skills, style and control. Thank you for sharing the expertise and insights into what looks so wonderful and empowering. Feel the demands to manage chronic illness. No one can see the pain.Hello from London ; - ) x

[@foxxycleopatra615]

I was always impressed by pole dancers and appreciated their talents but it’s when I started taking pole classes I really realized what incredible athletes pole dancers are! It is not easy to do and takes a lot of hard work. It’s an amazing form of expression, fun, exercise and celebration of your body and mind!

[@sophied.2413]

I love to combine pole dance and ballett and you can create your own style that's what I love about pole dancing💖 The most annoying thing is of course the people who judge you and think that pole is as effortless as it may look when you are really good

[@lindzamoe85]

This was so beautiful. Idk if it’s because I had therapy tonight or what, but I’m crying and smiling at the same time

[@sebastianhoppe2118]

She is so ethereal. I’m sure her presence would just calm me down and it’s great energy to have as a teacher

[@eliamartell1773]

Candace if you happen to read this, I was so moved by your message in this whole video, and particularly at the end. I’ve always admired the idea of pole dancing and it’s challenges and just feeling my sensual side. You’ve inspired me to start stretching again and work my way up to doing the splits. :) that’s always been a small goal of mine. Maybe I’ll be hitting a pole lesson next. You are amazing and gorgeous - thank you for sharing your story.

[@CandaceCane]

Thank you darling. Happy to inspire!

[@dhariniparthasarathy3901]

Wow. This looks like true liberation of the body, soul and mind.

[@sososanchez3512]

Its a Beautiful Art. Underrated af.. The body & mind must be 1.. Its about time someone explain this through..

[@psychicstripper5182]

Thank u for sharing such a positive experience being a pole dancer. ❤

[@tiajai88]

Candace continues to innovate, create, celebrate and maintain consistency which is a few of the reasons she’s so phenomenal! I am so insanely proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing how far you’re going to go 💕🍭🙌🏽 Awesome interview Refinery 29!

[@nikkiforrester740]

She is incredible! I could only wish to be that strong, coordinated & in tune with my body!

[@samanthat2398]

I needed this. Ty queen

[@doobie1414]

candance give such a good energy

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Greetings! This was the most spectacular display of art, creativity and athleticism I have ever seen! Congratulations to you for the hard work and dedication to your Craft! All the Feels regarding the Endometriosis! The condition is NO joke! I had a hysterectomy at 31 because of mine. That was 35 years ago. Prayers up to you for good pain control. Again. Fabulous video

[@OneBlueFroggy]

Fantastic to watch this beautiful performance, and so glad she is teaching more people this art !

[@aoibhealfae]

She's so beautiful, amazing and powerful.

[@romanmechetnerful]

This was awesome to watch. The strength and skill required is astounding. Thank you for an awesome show.

[@awsme9tyone]

I honestly see pole dancing as a sport.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Wow! She's amazing!

[@AirQuotes]

I couldn't do that. Kudos to her she's not hurting anybody

[@NoYouTubeBrittany]

Yassss Ms. Candace girl!!

[@KahRistAhn]

I’m a beginner taking pole classes and I can’t imagine getting to even a fraction of her skill level!

[@Sharkhead818]

Very cool, good job CC! 🔥🔥🔥

[@radio1758]

So good. Go candace

[@DavidLynchMeetsXpole]

Love this girl! She's amazing

[@monie2514]

It is so fun I've done it 11 years of my life and had a ball with it thinking of doing it just for the exercise purpose it's nothing like being a girl and doing certain splits certain different acrobatic tricks as its fun that feels liberating 😉🎉🎊😎💯📺🥰🐯. Glad to see this as I'm enjoying my Birthday 🥳🎉🎉🥳✨🙋🏻‍♀️ weekend

[@marih3286]

Really enjoyed this. Learned a lot. Changed my perception of pole dancers. I never thought about the level of athleticism this takes. If I lived in L.A. I'd take classes as long as I could wear a unitard LOL!

[@nootmooshroom]

she looks so sweet and she gorgeous

[@ImpulsePoleDance]

LOVE THIS WOMAN! And reminds me of our very own, Gemma Lux!

[@bbygrlpt2]

I used to work in a strip club but never did pole dancin.. I just couldnt! The girls who did it were sooo amazing!!! Iwas gettin the same money by dancin with the guys but always wished I could just perform on stage and get money that way. Not everyone can do that tho so its a talent!!

[@kh8690]

Powerful

[@malaneyy408]

Wow what a talented cutie queen bee ✨💜👑 Im inspired! I love to see the celebration of women who embrace their body, sexuality, talent, and just pure joy and beauty. I wish society had this same energy! Definitely going to learn from you soon mscandace 🤗

[@monicaDD]

It’s totally an art form. Thanks for sharing

[@TM-pf1hs]

Mamita, you look better natural. That animal print outfit that your were wearing at the end was mesmerizing. Can you say girl crush Monday? Wow, you have such a beautiful body and compliment it with a comprehensive knowledge of the art of pole dancing. Don't let someone judge you with their personal hang-ups.

[@yongyang4544]

Beautiful 😍

[@avd831]

Wow Amazing!

[@jamiep9694]

Wow! Amazing

[@MayaRGZ]

Slay queen

[@jhgreen14]

Wow. What a beautiful woman.

[@aliciamack9323]

People in public say what they say pole dancing can be fun to try for exercising go candace

[@stephpavone]

So graceful! Wish you all the best!

[@esmith6815]

I just want to do it for the strength 💪

[@etornamdumas9026]

I like this lady she has made me fall in love with is dance class as a means of exercise

[@lindazarik226]

She looks beautiful performing.

[@swabrren]

She’s amazing wow!!

[@powerav3]

Great video!

[@bobcharlie2337]

Pole dancing is the best. I would love to teach it to others one day.

[@Lynn-ip9sh]

same people calling it bad are the same ones out of shape, pole dancing would do them some good.

[@opinionsarelikeassholes1986]

Girl, you are amazing. Unfortunately, you have prudes in this world. Keep doing you & ignore em.

[@Smittenhamster]

She's so beautiful in and out 😍

[@katylagrande7658]

Okay I love those things experience exercise muscle upper right out side dow sitting

[@michellenaron827]

Bravo!!!

[@etornamdumas9026]

I like this lady she has made me fall in love with is dance class

[@debradarby9187]

Amazing I wish I could move like that.

[@KrysLynne82]

Gorgeous 😍

[@xarahloftus]

Love her

[@nessan4407]

Holy crap, I can’t believe the ways she moves her body! It’s incredible! I can’t even twist wrong in bed without hurting my back 😅

[@Missms1338]

She’s so beautiful. Hey body moves amazingly

[@MsStarlet21]

I wanna do this so bad!

[@Fancym80]

You are BAD ASS!!! 😍

[@patricijafijan6043]

Ugh I wanna be a pole dancer

[@teaijuanamincy1832]

You are beautiful and great

[@mandeep3.14]

Wow. Amazing physique.

[@joesmith6199]

real pole dancers are incredible athletes. sure, they are sexy. but so are pole vaulters, v-ball players, belly dancers. I'll bet Olympic gymnasts would have trouble doing some of those moves. i have black belt in traditional karate and I could not even come close to your moves. God bless you. or Goddess, as the case may be.

[@prdamico]

They used to call it "being a stripper", now it's "but I'm a pole dancer"....lol

[@RS-pe1ft]

A stripper is an individual who may or may not pole dance but, as the title suggests, strips or wears very little clothing while engaging in erotic dance for financial compensation. “Pole dancer” is a much broader term, as it encompasses pole dance instructors, pole dancers who compete in sport competitions, etc. Not all pole dancers are strippers and not all strippers are pole dancers. To conclude, the term, “stripper,” is still used today and the term, “pole dancer,” does not replace that term.

[@canthinkaboutone]

I can't even tie my shoe laces... 😒

[@toyahill4151]

Myself included big ol heels.

[@Starasmr2323]

I miss the old Refinery29

[@worthigirl2946]

I think it's fine to be a pole dancer, but your body turns too masculine!

[@mayoart2]

To each their own, "too masculine" is just your personal opinion and taste - for someone else that might be a perfect body ☺

[@nootmooshroom]

there’s no such thing as too masculine lmao. if that’s “too masculine” for you, you don’t have to interact-

[@worthigirl2946]

@@nootmooshroom My friend's aunt looks like a dude! Just sayin' if you like that's fine, your opinion counts as much as mine! No hate!

[@Naturefan354]

@@worthigirl2946 I agree. Candace's body looks phenomenal but I have seen women that looked even more buff than many men and it was a turn off to me so I could only imagine how others including men would feel!

[@monie2514]

So untrue your body does not turn overly masculine I did it 11 years for 20-year period and my body is not masculine but very well shaped with no implants. It's a fun art and it's a great way of exercise

[@An060270]

Gorgeous ❤️ 😍