NEW Hotel
Lodging
The Huntsville Marriot at the Space and Rocket Center offers newly renovated rooms for attendees. Keep in mind you can always get a roommate. Check out the Roomies & Rides page HERE.
Be sure to grab your accommodations early, as the rooms tend to book quickly.
Early booking starts at $169. After October 1st, the block of rooms is released to the public.
To ensure that you receive the special rate extended to our group, please mention you are with the Rocket Westies-Group if you call.
For reservations, call +(256) 830-2222 or go online to Huntsville Marriot at the Space and Rocket Center.
Please note that room rates are subject to lodging tax, city and state surcharges. Rates reflect occupancy by up to 2 people.
Check-in begins at 4:00 pm. Check out is by 11:00 am.
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New This Year
Join us at Rocket City Swing, a retreat-like weekend focused on West Coast Swing, from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. Immerse yourself in a dynamic dance experience with a wide range of workshops catering to both newcomers and advanced dancers. Enhance your skills and technique through expert instruction and practice sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting your West Coast Swing journey, there’s something for everyone at this exciting event. And when the sun goes down, get ready to hit the dance floor at our lively social dancing nights, where the music keeps playing until you can’t resist moving your feet any longer.
Experience the pinnacle of West Coast Swing at Rocket City Swing. Save the date and reserve your place for a weekend brimming with dance, education, and lasting memories. We’re excited to host you at this remarkable event!
Discover the newly opened Rocket City Swing Hotel situated within the Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This contemporary and accessible establishment provides a variety of exciting benefits to elevate your visit.
Get ready for an exhilarating array of activities and entertainment at Rocket City Swing. Take part in exciting competitions like the Space Challenge and display your skills in the eagerly awaited WSDC Competitions. Enjoy a mesmerizing show on Friday evening, complemented by a selection of exquisite hors d’oeuvres at the bar. Venture beyond the dance floor to engage in additional activities such as hiking and bar hopping, enhancing your weekend getaway with adventure. This year, we’re excited to introduce new features, including a prepaid Intensive option that allows for an in-depth exploration of West Coast Swing.
Expectations
~ Hours of Leveled Workshops
~ 2x Intensives
~ Hours of social dancing with Hall of Fame DJs
~ WSDC Competitions Newcomer, Nov, Intm, Adv, All-Star, Invitational
Competitions
~Hi-Lo/Mix & match level Strictly Swing (ex partnership: novice lead/ intermediate Follow)
~Role Switch Jack and Jill
~Space Challenge
~Thursday Night Halloween Party
Extra Curricular
Planetarium Experience, Bar Hopping, Hiking and Yoga
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