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Fling Together Collective has been invited to form a company of 8 USA-based premier level Highland dancers to join OzScot Australia for the 2026 Washington Tattoo. This exciting performance opportunity will take place on July 16th & 17th, 2026 in Washington DC, USA. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event celebrating America 250!
*Dancers must be aged 15 years or older on July 1st 2026*
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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our events team at: perform@ftcdance.com
Applications Open February 1 - March 1;
team announcement early March
Washington Tattoo 2026
Fling Together Dance Company with OzScot Australia
A collaboration of the OzScot Australia Highland Dancers & the Fling Together Dance Company
Event Details​
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Location: Washington DC, USA
Dates: 13 - 19 July 2026
Travel & Accommodation: Dancers will be responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC. Dancers will also be responsible for transfer to and from airport to cast hotel. If there is a group of dancers arriving around the same time we may be able to organize shared transit to the hotel. The tattoo will provide accommodation and most meals during the duration of the tattoo.
Costume: Dancers will need to have a full kilt outfit with matching jacket and an aboyne outfit. Dancers will be required to purchase a team top (extras such as hoodies are optional).
Schedule:
Monday, July 13: Arrive into Washington DC
Tuesday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 15: Rehearsals
Thursday, July 16: Dress Rehearsal
Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18: Performances @ 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, July 19: OzScot Workshop (optional) and Depart from Washington DC​
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Dancers must sign a media release and dancer contract to participate.
Audition Details
Components:
The audition will consist of two dances. We are doing something a bit different for this audition and asking dancers to pick options that they feel best allow them to shine and show their love of dance. Dancers will choose one traditional dance and one choreography either highland influenced or another style of dance.
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Pick One Traditional: Pick your favorite and record. You may dance cut steps of your choice or use the 2026 Championship and Premiership steps: Highland Fling, Sword, Sean Triubhas, Highland Laddie, Barracks, Earl of Erroll, Lilt, Flora, Blue Bonnets, Jig or Hornpipe;
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Pick One Choreography: Do you do another style of dance? We would love to see it here. If you don't, no worries? Show us your style with a highland choreography. Aim for 1 min max.
Instructions:
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Dancers should submit 1 UNLISTED YouTube link with both components in the same video.
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Dancers may wear practice clothing for their audition. Please nothing too baggy that hinders your ability to dance or our ability to see your technique. Dance shoes must be worn.
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Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation with dancer fully visible.​​​
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Any questions? Email perform@ftcdance.com
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