How to Do the Candlestick Move in Cheerleading

A candlestick in cheerleading is an arm movement for a specific position. The candlestick move is used in chants, dance routines and cheers. This is a basic cheerleading move that is required in most cheerleading try-outs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Stretch your arms and back before practicing or performing a candlestick cheerleading move to help prevent muscle injury.

2. Get into the ready position. Stand with your feet slightly apart, back straight and hands behind your back.

3. Move into a low touchdown position. Make a fist with both hands and face them toward each other, with your thumbs facing outward. Stretch your arms down in front of your thighs. Do not lean forward.

4. Pull your arms straight up and out. Hold them horizontally in front of your chest with your fingers facing each other and your thumbs on top. Fully extend your arms in front of your body. It should look like you are holding two candlesticks in front of your body.

5. Do a right or left candlestick. Lower one arm to your waist. Point your elbow straight out from the side of your body and rest your fist on your waist.

Tips & Warnings

• The candlestick can be done from the touchdown cheerleading move or the low touchdown cheerleading move.
• Do not rotate your wrist during this move. If your thumbs end up facing each other it becomes the bucket move instead.

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