II. Highland Flin The Highland Fling was created sometime during the 1700s in the Scottish Highland It is considered a war dance as the dancers were originally military men. The dance is tailored after the ghillie Challum Sword Dance after victory. It was originally danced by males on a Targe (small round Shield with a center spike) which is said to be why the dancers dance in place to celebrate their victories after battle W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E Lesson 7 – The Rivals II. Highland Fling To be continued on the next page. The Highland Fling was created sometime during the 1700s in the Scottish Highland. It is considered a war dance as the dancers were originally military men. The dance is tailored after the Ghillie Challum Sword Dance after victory. It was originally danced by males on a Targe (small round Shield with a center spike) which is said to be why the dancers dance in place to celebrate their victories after battle