Antonio Brown has always been a skilled touchdown celebrator, but his training as a classic dancer might actually help him on his way to the end zone.

Brown caught up with ESPN this week to recap his offseason and his plans for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason workouts. During that interview, he said he used his stint on "Dancing with the Stars" as a football production of sorts.

He learned things about his body he didn't know, which he plans to apply to the wide receiver position.

"[Dance training] can definitely help me with football, change of direction, fluidity, constantly being ready for the next move," Brown said. "Dancing is all about the next move, being prepared for the next move in the midst of any move. It will definitely help with ankle strength, pushing off."

Brown made the "DWTS" semifinals with partner Sharna Burgess, and the two-month training process reminded him of football -- studying, practicing, then using the balls of his feet to get open.

The mentality of dancing is similar to football, too.

"I always believed I was going to win, even from the start," Brown said.

The Steelers will have Brown for organized team activities and minicamp, which is a good sign. Last year, there were whispers of Brown holding out, though he never did. To satisfy Brown, whose six-year, $43-million contract is considered a bargain given his skill set, the Steelers moved $2 million of 2016 salary into 2015. That deal is up in two years.

Asked whether the franchise will employ a similar trick by moving up 2017 money, Brown said he wasn't sure, adding he's focused only on playing at a high level.

For now, he's enjoying his recent star turn in Los Angeles.

"It's been an honor to motivate people and inspire people, really encouraging to be that role model," Brown said.