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West Coast Swing Retreat Weekend
Oct 31-Nov 2 2025
Save the Date Nov 13-14 2026
Huntsville, AL
We are excited to invite you to the newly branded “Rocket City Swing,” brought to you by “Westies on the Water Productions.”
This year we have the unique opportunity to have the event right over Halloween! ^_^ , This will be a retreat-like weekend feel
focused on building community and stronger bonds with other West Coast Swing enthusiasts. We do of course hope to learn a little
and to sharpen our skills. This year, there are workshops for newcomers and advanced dancers alike. There will be leveled workshops,
skill building workshops, technique driven workshops, guided practices, intensives for dancers and djs, as well as mini workshops so
that you can work with as many of the pros as possible. Thursday Night we have a themed Halloween Night, “A Night in the Arcade.”
Friday night there will be an additional social room with some fun salsa from 10PM-3AM. Every night we have west coast swing social
dancing in the main ballroom and the DJ doesn’t stop until 3AM! The Saturday Night theme will be “SPACE INVASION IN THE ROCKET CITY.”
Don’t want to stay in the hotel? No problem!! There’s a campground next door!! ^_^ For those outdoor enthusiasts, there are hiking trails,
that also double as great beginner mountain bike trails. Additionally, on property, there is Rocket Park, Shuttle Park, the US Space and
Rocket Center museum with the Planetarium and SPACECAMP!
Inside the hotel we have available to us a posh farm to table restaurant and a bar that specializes in bourbon.
Are you ready?? I’m already packing!
See you on the dance floor!
~Jenn Nye<3
Exciting Event News! VIP reception for Friday night {Sponsors/Rocket Westies Members/Staff} Enjoy the Halloween party early with hors d’ourves and beverages in the pre-function area of the event space. The cash bar will be on Saturday night from 9-midnight. The Halloween Party theme “A night in the Arcade.” -Dancing on Friday evening until Saturday morning <3:00 AM> -Dancing on Saturday evening until Sunday morning <3:00 AM> Hotel Notes: 10 miles from airport Breakfast is not included in the rate but we do have breakfast at our Southern Chop Restaurant for guests at $18.00 per person. Register for your hotel stay here! Restaurant Bar and Restaurant Information: The Barrel Room Bar is open from 7:00 AM-10:00 AM 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Southern Chop Restaurant is open from 5:30 PM- 10:00 PM.
New This Year:
- West Coast Swing Intensive with Bonnie Cannon
- DJ Intensive with Beth Bellamy and April Prince
- Team Game of Steals (3 or 4 in a team)
- Pros in Space
RCS Favorites:
- The Space Challenge
WSDC Competitions!
Thursday Night Halloween Party
Mix & Match Strictly Swing
Role Switch Strictly Swing
Friday Evening Show
Extracurricular opportunities including hiking and excursions to the Space and Rocket Center
