Fling Together Collective began in 2020 as a creative response to the canceled SDUSA National Championships, launching a global virtual event that brought together dancers from eight countries. With support from the Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Alexa continued the Fling Together movement which quickly grew into a series of online workshops and the popular “Practice Challenge.” In 2021, it officially became Fling Together Collective, focused on building meaningful connections through collaborative virtual projects like Ballet Goes Highland: The Nutcracker and a global St. Patrick’s Day recital.

In an unexpected twist, the next chapter of Fling Together Collective wasn’t born on a dance floor—but on a chairlift in Breckenridge, Colorado, where longtime dance friends Alexa and Kate reunited for a ski day (a rare treat for dancers!). There, the idea took shape: an organization dedicated to helping U.S. dancers reach their performance goals. They soon brought in fellow dance friend Elizabeth, and together founded the Colorado-based Fling Together Collective nonprofit in 2023. This new status expanded our mission with the launch of the Fling Together Dance Company, Development Team, and Scholarship Program—all while continuing to connect, inspire, and uplift the highland dance community. Though founded and headquartered in Colorado, our team is located across the U.S., bringing diverse perspectives and regional insights to our work.