CHEERS - KIRSTIE DANCES OFF THE POUNDS

Former CHEERS star KIRSITE ALLEY has danced off the pounds on her way to a new figure by hiring MADONNA and USHER's choreographers.

The one-time heavyweight claims to have lost a whopping 25 kilograms (55 pounds) dancing with Hollywood teachers RICH + FLY, and she's urging other fatties to don their high heels and take to the dancefloor.

Alley, who once weighed a whopping 219 pounds (99.3 kilograms) says, "I really wanted to celebrate that I've gotten thinner and these guys are just brilliant. They choreograph Usher and J.Lo.

"I really love doing this. It just makes you feel like you're in a celebration."

Alley and her choreographers are now working on a high-energy dance work-out video - and she insists it will encourage fans to look good while they boogie.

She explains, "You never see a stripper in flip-flops... and that's because flat-footed looks like ducks and flat-footed doesn't make people feel sexy."

Meanwhile, the actress aims to lose another 11-16 kilograms (25-35 pounds).