Recent studies show that people who dance tend to possess above-average strength, endurance, and flexibility, as well as a significantly lower risk of getting served. Hone this vital skill with today’s Groupon for Starlite Ballroom and Dance School, located in Pike Township. Choose between group or private lessons:

• $20 for five group dance classes (a $50 value)
• $25 for two private beginner or intermediate classes (up to a $190 value)

Today's deal is not valid for Monday-night drop-in classes.

Starlite Ballroom and Dance School has garnered top prizes, including the top large-studio award and top teacher award at the 2009 United States Dance Championships. During group lessons, toes test the rotations of the waltz, the rock-steps of swing, the foxtrot's slow-quick rhythm combinations, or the Latin triplets of bolero. Styles vary by class; the monthly calendar can help you map out when your hips' desires best match the lesson. Partners are not needed but are welcomed as openly as an additional dessert at a potluck. In individual sessions, personalized attention develops outgoing, social dancing or begins the locomotion for twirling into the glimmering arms of a glorious trophy.

Under the direction of dance partners Rauno and Kristiina Ilo, the instructors at Starlite Ballroom and Dance School build boogie abilities in clients of all abilities, from those just experiencing early right-foot recognition to those fit for time travel to the Austrian courtyards of Vienna. Call ahead to schedule private classes.

Reviews

Starlite Ballroom and Dance School was named the Top Large Dance Studio, 2010 by the United States Dance Championships. It was named a Top-Five Dance Studio, 2009 by CityVoter and TheIndyChannel.com's A List. Starlite was also featured by Indianapolis Woman magazine. Nearly 250 CityVoters offer positive recommendations.

• Just about every night of the week there's a party or a class - and sometimes both - at Starlite Ballroom and Dance School on the northwest side of Indianapolis. – Patricia Hagen, Indianapolis Woman
• I have been dancing here for 10 years. No other place has offered me the support that Starlite has. – Larri T., CityVoter
• I have been dancing at starlite for about 4 years now and during that time I went from an absolute beginner to a current US champion. Starlite has helped me tremendously and it can help anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. – Katu I., CityVoter