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Silver Stetsons started over eleven years ago when Mel was asked to teach at the sheltered housing complex where her parents lived. Because of the obvious enjoyment of the people who lived there it quickly expanded to encompass other similar units in Bedford, Sandy, Flitwick, Houghton Regis and St.Neots. After a relatively short while Mel was approached by other linedancers and asked to start other classes in and around the Bedford area for dancers of all age groups. Mel built on the popularity of the classes and introduced Linedance Discos and events featuring live acts, the first of which were the Dean Brothers. Every year there are Christmas Parties, BBQ's and various other themed events.

Over the last few years, amongst other ventures we have branched out into Wellingborough taking over a class that was failing. That class became full to bursting necessitating splitting the class into two nights so that everyone got the amount of teaching time that they needed. See the Classes Page for the latest information. Wellingborough has become a very popular venue for the live events and recently we were lucky enough to have the pleasure of Billy Yates, Heather Myles and Nancy Hays on stage, and anybody that says Country Music and Linedancing are no longer an item, could not have been there, because they were both "alive and kicking" (no pun intended) at Wellingborough that night. At all our events we actively encourage full Country and Western Dress, couple dancing, and linedancing. Check the "whats on" page for full details.

We have recently branched out into Newport Pagnell and Olney, incorporating two existing classes from two other clubs that had to close. Always see the whats on page as well as the latest news items for late breaking information.

Two years ago we started hosting our own Linedance weekends. These are held at Hermanus Holiday Village, Winterton on Sea in a beautiful and picturesque setting. The Dance hall overlooks the dunes and the sea beyond. The accomodation is in chalets and "Norfolk roundhouses" and there is a superb restaurant that serves both "Cordon-Bleu" and budget style meals. For more details, booking form and photographs see the Weekends Page or click on this link.

After having danced through the Country, the Pop, the Latin, and the Rock'n'Roll, I very quickly realised that Linedancing needs a mix of music. If we all liked the same music we would soon become very bored. I try and teach a mix of music, but have to say that it probably is predominantly "New Country". I have always chosen the dances I teach by the following rules:-
Firstly the Music. It must have a "feel-good" factor, be it country or pop.
Secondly the Dance. It needs to fit the music, and it suitable for the ability of the class.
Thirdly the Popularity of a dance. Whether it is country or pop, if a dance has "taken off" - I will endeavour to teach it.
And Lastly. Dances are often recommended by dancers that have been away on weekends and some of the dances they have been taught have been well worth learning.

It doesn't matter whether a dance is old or new, Country or Pop, easy or hard - if the dancers enjoy it, that's all that matters.

At our classes, Discos and Events we actively encourage all ages from 4 to 90 to join in. It doesn't matter what age or level you are at, or whether you just come to sit and watch, the most important thing about Linedancing is that everyone should be able to have fun and enjoy themself. We have a policy at Silver Stetsons that if someone comes to any of the above they are welcomed, introduced to some of the members, asked what dances they can do, and made to feel part of it all. We encourage all levels of dancers, as our aim is to keep the dancefloor full whenever possible. Laughter and fun is a big part of the reason we are so successful ( as well as the themed evenings and BBQs etc). I also believe that without the dancers, we as instructors would cease to exist and this is the reason why on special nights I try to give something back to the people who have supported me throughout the year.

All of our instructors are all qualified BWDA Line Dance Instructors. The venues that these instructors teach at are shown on the "Classes" page and details of the instructors can be viewed on the "about us" page.

If you want to know anything about the information on this website then you can contact Mel Fisher (details on the contacts page).

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Mel Fisher - BWDA Qualified Instructor, and Teacher trainer for BWDA