
Unlock your Imagination at TwIst & Shout 2025

February 25-28, 2026 • Las Vegas, NV
25 years of Excellence (and fun!)
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World Class Instructors
Learn from top entertainers and artists in the balloon industry. Our instructors bring hands-on expertise to help you succeed.
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Comprehensive Curriculum
Engage in a wide array of classes focusing on everything from balloon sculptures and entertainment techniques to business strategies.
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Exclusive Access
Gain access to balloon manufacturers, vendors showcasing the latest tools, from specialized aprons to instructional videos.
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Interactive Learning
Experience a community-driven environment with opportunities to jam, collaborate, and learn from peers.
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Awards & Recognition
Compete and gain recognition for your skills while showcasing your craft and creativity.
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Events & Celebrations
Join in on the fun! Make new friends, and catch up with each other in person.

Alexis Park, Las Vegas, NV
The Largest, Off-Strip, Non-Gaming Resort & Conference Center in Las Vegas
Don’t miss a moment. Stay on site
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A Whole new world
“I always learn something that blows my mind and opens me up to a whole new world of possibilities”
Casey Rosenberg
Casey’s Balloons -
Learning from Each other
“T&S attracts people of all skill levels from beginners to those who have been twisting for decades. What makes it so special is that even the most seasoned twister can learn from the beginners. It’s the sharing of fresh ideas that makes our community strong. Plus, it’s a great excuse to get super dressed up!”
Marie Dadow
@ThePinkBalloonDog
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Keep on twisting
“One of my favorite things about Twist and Shout is the sense of history behind this long running balloon artists convention.
Smarty Pants
Smarty Pants World -
Wonderful Things Happen
“Ahh - memories…Twist & Shout is a fantastic convention, especially when strange and wonderful things happen! It’s highly likely it will happen again as there are lots of strange and wonderful people that go to T&S!”
Danny Schlesinger
Danny The Idiot -
People Like you
“You will meet people like you and you will feel welcome…you will feel like one of the balloon community”
Antonio Bécares Rodriguez
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Great Investment
“An international crowd that brings friends together, a diverse teaching staff, a lively jam room, and world class competitions not matched anywhere else in the industry. This is such a great investment!”
Connie Ide-Monds
Party Animals -
I felt welcome
“Right off the bat, I felt welcome and instantly part of this amazing family…I had found my world. My place on the planet is there. With all of them.
And it doesn’t matter if you are beginner. I saw balloon legends sitting on the floor showing stuff to newbies.
Twist and Shout is my go-to convention…it will change your life!”
Martin Lemire
Martin Lemire FB
2024 Competition Winners

3 Minute Timed - Third Place - Eddie Barth

3 Minute Timed - Second Place - Mandana Okpor-Company

3 Minute Timed - First Place - Martin Lemire

10 Minute Timed - Third Place - Eddie Daxon

10 Minute Timed - Second Place - Martin Lemire

10 Minute Timed - First Place - Eddie Barth

10 Minute Timed Hairband/Wristband - Third Place = Sica Pelletier

10 Minute Timed Hairband/Wristband - Second Place - Michael Mauthe

10 Minute Hairband/Wristband - First Place - Shane Kopp

12 Minute Timed Large Wearable - Third Place - Laural Schultze

12 Minute Timed Large Wearable - Second Place - Eddie Daxon

12 Minute Timed Large Wearable - First Place - Kristal Yee

Top Twister Agility - Kristal Yee

Balloon Costume - People's Choice - Laural Schultze

Balloon Costume - Third Place - Lisa McIntire

Balloon Costume - Second Place - Laural Schultze

Balloon Costume - First Place - Dan Bellamy

Balloon Fashion - People's Choice - Casey Rosenberg

Balloon Fashion - Third Place - Kristal Yee

Balloon Fashion - Second Place - Yoko Azura

Balloon Fashion - First Place - Casey Rosenberg

Uninflated Artistic - Third Place - Kristal Yee

Uninflated Artistic - Second Place - Vicky Kimble

Uninflated Artistic - First Place - Jeff D'Ambrosio

Small Artistic - Third Place - Ben Richlin

Small Artistic - Second Place - Laural Schultze

Small Artistic - First Place - Kristal Yee

Medium Artistic - Third Place - Panda

Medium Artistic - Second Place - Kristal Yee

Medium Artistic - First Place - Laural Schultze

Large Artistic - Third Place - Glen LaValley

Large Artistic - Second Place - Kristal Yee

Large Artistic - First Place - Yoko Azura

Stage - People's Choice - Kokof

Stage - Third Place - Eddie Daxon

Stage - Second Place - Dan Bellamy

Stage - First Place - Kokof

Top Twister Artistic - Kristal Yee