I took some figure skating classes in university. It was cheap and I always wanted to learn to skate so I figured why not. Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly) there were no other guys in the class of 15.
It turned out to be a lot of fun, especially when you learn to do some neat spins and tricks. You're also right that it definitely helps with your balance and coordination in just months. I'm still a clumsy oaf, but a little less so after that. Plus it's a good skill to have for the winter when other recreational activities might not be available and you don't want to break your legs or go bankrupt at a ski resort.
