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NYC Tartan Week 2026
The Fling Together Collective Dance Team is where tradition meets bold, modern energy!
A collaboration between Shot of Scotch NYC and Fling Together, our team unites passionate Highland dancers from around the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, and Scotland!
Since launching in 2024, we've grown to over 60 dancers, reeling down the Avenue of the Americas in a sea of tartan, kilts and infectious smiles! From pop-up showcases to large-scale parades, we bring Scottish culture to life in NYC with vibrant choreography, dynamic teamwork, and a shared love for Highland dance.
From dynamic new choreography to our signature parade presence, the NYC Tartan Week is a celebration you won't want to miss!
New York Tartan Week
Fling Together Collective Dance Team
A collaboration of Shot of Scotch NYC & the Fling Together Dance Company
One Team. Two Squads. More ways to #flingtogether
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Dancers aged 13 years* and over, from around the world, are invited to apply. The combined team will be composed of FTDT, Shot of Scotch, and guest dancers, and will have a maximum capacity of 72 dancers. FTDT members and mentors will receive priority consideration for positions on Squad 1, but are not guaranteed a spot. Shot of Scotch & FTDT members will receive priority consideration for positions on Squad 2.
*dancers aged 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dancers may apply for either Squad 1 or Squad 2. If a dancer applies for Squad 1, and is not selected, they will also be considered for a spot of Squad 2/Squad 1 Reserve.
The application deadline for both Squad 1 and Squad 2 is December 4.
Event Overview:
Location: New York City, NY
Dates: April 8-10, 2027 (time commitment varies for Squads 1 & 2)
Travel & Accommodation: Dancers will be responsible for covering all travel related costs, including flights, accommodation, and meals. Fling Together will try to find affordable group accommodation for dancers who are interested, but dancers will be responsible for covering this cost.
Schedule:
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In-Person Rehearsal (Squad 1): Thursday, April 8; time (early afternoon) and location TBC
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Informal Social Gathering (Squad 1 & 2): Time (evening) and location TBC
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Pop-Up Performances (Squad 1 & 2): Friday, April 9; time (afternoon) and location TBC
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ASF’s Concert at Bryant Park (Squads 1 & 2): Saturday, April 10 @ time TBC (before the parade); Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park
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NYC Tartan Day Parade (Squads 1 & 2): Saturday, April 10 @ 2pm; Parade start W 44th St & 6th Ave
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NYC Highland Dance Competition on Sunday, April 11, hosted by the NYC School of Highland Dance
If you would like to find out more information about the Tartan Week audition process, please click here.
Auditions are Open!
April 10th, 2027
NYC
Highland Dance
Competition
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Location: TBC
Support
Highland Dance
Support our mission! Fling Together Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit uniting the global highland dance community.
Beyond Tartan Week, your donation supports scholarships, workshops, and development programs, fostering camaraderie and helping dancers achieve their performance goals.
All donations are tax deductible.
Past NYC Tartan Week Performances
“One Team, Two Squads”
As part of the SoS/FT 2025 collaboration, FT is managing certain logistical components of the partnership including the application process and administration for the group of dancers previously referred to as “friends” (non SoS dancers invited by SoS to perform with them during Tartan Week). In 2024, FT auditioned and brought a team of dancers to increase the number of SoS “friends” who participated in the weekend. SoS also had their own group of “friends” in 2024. In an effort to unify and streamline the “friends” process, FT has combined the “friends” groups and created one team with two squads - both affiliated with FT and SoS collectively. The squads will require different levels of commitment and skill level to participate.
Donations help us offset the costs of events and directly benefit our non-profit initiatives.