Location
Hotel- Huntsville Marriott @ The Space and Rocket Center
800 Monroe Streeet Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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.
New Hotel Amenities:
Huntsville Marriot at the Space and Rocket Center
We have an exciting new location with some exciting new perks. Be sure to nab your room asap, they go quickly! More details to come later. We will be at the Huntsville Marriot at the Space and Rocket Center.
This facility has some exciting in-house capabilities including:
-Full American Breakfast available at the Restaurant
-Marriot Member Rewards Club with complimentary appetizers and breakfast
-Easy to Access onsite ballrooms
-Fitness Center
– Every room is recently renovated
-Every room has a mini fridge and coffee
-An amazing view of the US Space and Rocket Center Saturn 5, and downtown Huntsville
-onsite restaurant
-onsite bar
-Easy access to all Bridgestreet restaurants and bars
-Pool
Amenities
RCS Roomies and Rides Facebook Page
Need to find a roomie or a Ride? Check out this page!
Closest Airports
- Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
- – approx. 10 miles
- Birmingham- International Airport (BHM)
- – approx. 105 miles
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- – approx. 115 miles
Rocket City Swing 2024 WSDC!
West Coast Swing Retreat Weekend
Oct 31-Nov 3 2024
Save the Date Nov 6 - Nov 9 2025
Huntsville, AL
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RCS 2024
About RCS
Expectations
RCS 2024
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
About RCS
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.
Expectations
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
Dancing with those we cherish most is the reason why we formed this Dance Event.
** A HUGE thank you to the Rocket Westies Dance Club for supporting this event and being the driving force that puts Rocket City Swing/Westies on the water. **
Thank you all for supporting the Huntsville West Coast Swing Community!
Scoresheets
2024 Scoresheets
Finals Results
Rounds Results
2023 Scoresheets
2022 Scoresheets
2021 Scoresheets
