One Team. Two Squads. More ways to #flingtogether!

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Fling Together x Shot of Scotch NYC are back! We’re joining forces once again to bring a burst of Highland Dancing magic to the vibrant streets of New York City for Tartan Week 2026! Check out some highlights from our past NYC Tartan Week collaborations here.

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Ready to dance with us? We have opportunities for dancers of all levels.

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Dancers aged 13 yrs* 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 60 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. Squad 2 acceptances will be issued on a rolling basis and applications will remain open until March 1 or until all spots are filled (whichever comes first).

*dancers aged 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.​​

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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 on Squad 2/Squad 1 Reserve.

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Squad 1 Applications Open Nov. 4 - Dec. 22; team announcement Jan. 5

Squad 2 Applications Open Nov. 4 - March 1*; rolling team announcement starting Jan. 5

*Application Deadline for those interested in group lodging is Feb. 1​​​

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Event Overview:

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Location: New York City, NY

Dates: April 9-12, 2026 (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.

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Schedule:

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• ​Rehearsals (Squad 1 & 2):​​

  • Squad 1: Thursday, April 9; Time TBC early afternoon​

  • Squad 2: Friday, April 10; Time TBC morning

• Evening Socials (Squad 1 & 2):

  • Informal evening gathering: Thursday, April 9; Time and location TBC​

  • Ticketed Social Event: Friday, April 10; Time and location TBC

• Pop-Up Peformances (Squad 1 & 2)

  • Performance opportunities on Friday, April 10

  • Time(s) and location(s) TBC​

• ASF's Concert at Bryant Park (Squad 1 & 2):

  • Saturday, April 11; Time TBC (before parade)​

  • Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park

• NYC Tartan Day Parade (Squad 1 & 2)

  • Saturday, April 11 @ 2pm​

  • Parade start W44th St & 6th Ave

• NYC Highland Dance Competition (Optional)

  • Sunday, April 12 @ 9am​

  • Battery Park City School, Manhattan​​