1. What do I need to Bring?

  2. Why is there a $5 fee per class?

  3. What does the Registration Fee include?

  4. Is there a Kids Price?

  5. What Airport should I fly into, How do I get to T&S?

  6. Is there an Airport Shuttle?

  7. What's for Dinner?

  8. What do the T Shirts look like?

  9. Can I bring my own Booze?

  10. What's T&S's Cancellation Policy?

  11. What else is going on at T&S?

  12. Where will T&S be in 2014?

  13. How can I become an Instructor?

  14. What's the fine print?

 

What do I need to bring?

Nothing except an open mind, some fingers to twist, and a friendly attitude. Other Items you might want to bring:

Why is there a fee of $5.00 per class?

This concept was started by Tom Myers at his first TJam back in 1999. The idea is that an attendee only needs to pay for the classes they take. The class fee goes directly to the instructor and so, the better an instructor or class is, the more money that instructor makes. In addition, some attendees may not want to take classes, they may come just for the competitions or jamming - why make them pay for something they aren't going to use?

The Twist & Shout staff and producers have taken surveys as to whether or not to keep this system or go to rolling in the fees into the registration, and we found there is a large majority (83%) who want the $5 per class fee to stay. So for now we will keep this system. We may in the future change to a one price system, but not this year.

What does the registration fee include?

Twist & Shout Kids Policy

Twist & Shout has a $160 registration rate for kids 12 and under.  They will be allowed into all areas of the convention and treated as any other convention attendee, although they will get a kids meal at the Banquet.  They should be accompanied at all times by an adult with either their own convention badge or a T&S issued parental ID.  If any child is found without his or her guardian, they both may be asked to leave the convention.

What Airport should I use?

Lambert-St Louis International Airport - STL

How can I get from the airport to the hotel?

* The hotel has a FREE shuttle!!!  it runs every 20 minutes

 

Airport shuttle service, scheduled, complimentary,  see the hotel information page for more details
Shuttle Phone: 1 314 423 9700

How do I get to the Sheraton if I'm driving? - Mapquest

St. Louis Airport Marriott
10700 Pear Tree Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63134 USA

What's for dinner?

Menu will be posted as we get closer to the event

**** If you have any food allergies, or dietary requirements (Kosher/Vegetarian/Vegan), please note them on your registration form or notify the T&S registration desk when you arrive at the hotel.  You must let the T&S Staff know about your dietary needs at least one week in advance for us an the Hotel to be able to accommodate you.


What do the T-Shirts look like?

 

We usually have a few extra on-hand at the registration desk, but they sell out fast. For Extra Large Sizes (2X - 4X), no additional shirts will be available - All oversized shirts MUST be pre-ordered.  All Sweatshirts must be pre-ordered, no extras will be available onsite.  Shirts can be pre-ordered until Jan 10, 2013

The Hotel Requires that I post this...

Hotel Liquor Regulations:  Hotel’s liquor license requires that
alcoholic beverages only be supplied and dispensed by Hotel
employees. Alcohol service will be denied to those guests who appear
to be intoxicated or under age. Hotel will refuse service to guests
without proper identification.

State Law limits the service of alcoholic beverages to (2) drinks per person per trip to the bar. Hotel reserves the right to discontinue service for the entire event should this be deemed
necessary and reasonable.

What is your cancellation policy?

Twist & Shout will only accept written notices of cancellation (Letter, Email, Fax). Cancellations up to 30 days before the event will receive a full refundminus a $25 handling fee. Any cancellations with less than 30 days notice will result in 50% cancellation fee.  Any Cancellations after that will receive no refund.  However we will allow you to sell your registration to another person, as long as you notify Twist & Shout as soon as possible.

What Else Might I Need to Know?

There are a few unofficial events that have become tradition among the Twist & Shout attendees:

The Wednesday evening Twist & Shout /Float mixer; Those people who come in early for T&S and stay late at FLOAT will all get together for a night of fun, relaxation and snacks, plus the Fashion Show competition

Pajama Jam:  After the Wednesday Mixer, Tawney Norreen hosts a Late Nite Pajama Jam. Pajama contests, twisting contests and tons of fun!  Estimated start time 11 pm.   The Pajama Jam is just a welcoming atmosphere that says we're a community of crazy people. So, it's fun, relaxed, and not structured at all. We'll have contests, story time, and both balloon companies are donating prizes- we find creative ways to give it all away!

Sunday Evening "No Balloon" Gathering. Those of us who are staying the extra day usually will gather for a relaxing dinner, to wind down and ease back into the real world after being overloaded with balloon knowledge. Everyone will pay their own way. We have created a game of not saying "balloon", or picture of a balloon, with 25 cent fines for any penalty And $1 penalty for any actual balloon on your person, (proceeds going to the waitstaff's tip who put up with our silliness) and that blame rests squarely wth John Holmes the inventor of the game. We will gather in the hotel lobby 6:00 pm on Sunday evening. 

Where will Twist & Shout 2014 be?

Somewhere on the east coast.

How can I become a Twist & Shout instructor for 2014?

Anyone wanting to be a Twist & Shout Instructor (including all past instructors) need to fill out an Instructor Application form. This form will include all your contact information as well as Biography and past experience teaching and titles and descriptions of the classes you would like to offer. This form needs to be submitted to the T&S offices by August 20 2013 for consideration for the 2014 convention. Application forms can be downloaded by clicking HERE

 

What's the Fine Print?

 

By attending or entering this Twist & Shout balloon convention, you consent to have your work and likeness photographed and videotaped by BalloonHQ, the Twist & Shout staff, convention sponsors, attendees, guests and others. By attending or entering this convention you further consent to allow these photos/videos to be displayed anywhere in all forms and media for any lawful purpose, including publication without remuneration or further notice to you.