The first time I heard about FSL LineDance, I was in a contemporary dance class at a local Tallahassee studio. One of the students said she wanted to start training for her sorority’s line dancing team, which confused me because I immediately thought of classic line dancing with a more country vibe. Why would you need to take a contemporary class for country line dance?
The next semester, Spring 2025, I joined Alpha Gamma Delta and found myself packed into the Tucker Civic Center with all my sisters. That’s when I quickly realized I’d been very wrong about the style of dance I was watching. As soon as each team hit the stage, I was transfixed by the talent, lights, and unique themes. After I went to congratulate my big in the lobby, I knew I wanted in.
This year, I made the team and couldn’t be happier to be dancing in college, but FSL LineDance remains a mystery for many people who aren’t in Greek Life.
To remedy that, I’ve recruited Siena Zimmerman, the Alpha Gamma Delta Fundraising Captain and fellow Her Campus writer, to share a little bit about what LineDance is and how it’s making an impact on campus.
What is FSL LineDance?
In the simplest terms, the 17 FSU Panhellenic sororities present a five-minute dance ranging in style from jazz to hip-hop to contemporary. Each dance is set to a medley of songs that fit a specific theme, which can be virtually anything the captains can dream of.
As a Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) fundraiser, there are also four fraternities involved on the executive board as delegates representing multiple sororities. “Working with the delegates allows us to collaborate for fundraising and prevents putting more weight on our captains,” Zimmerman says.
While dancing is the main event, there are also preliminary events that the delegates help with to get people excited and interested in donating.
When speaking with Zimmerman, she explained her role as fundraising captain for these events. “From encouraging my chapter to attend the preliminary events to having small fundraisers exclusively for my chapter, it involves a lot of creativity and hard work.”
Fundraising Efforts
For the 2026 LineDance Fundraiser, the proceeds will go towards FSU’s Victim’s Advocacy Program, LIFT, which is a Collegiate Recovery Program, the Unconquered Scholars Program, the Andrea C. Cameron Foundation, and DanceChance.
The Victim’s Advocacy Program provides students with 24-hour access to services that can help them after being affected by a crime. Similarly, LIFT supports students looking for recovery options from addiction and substance misuse. Both organizations deal with mental health, which is so important for college students.
The Unconquered Scholars Program and the Andrea C. Cameron Foundation work with students who have financial issues to help them be successful in school. DanceChance is a program developed by the Tallahassee Ballet that gives children with similar struggles access to tuition-free dance classes. Each of these organizations has a different focus, but they all directly impact many students both on the FSU campus and in the Tallahassee area.
“While dancing was the main draw for me, LineDance being a fundraiser pushes me harder to know that everything I’m doing is for way more than just me or my chapter,” says Zimmerman.
In 2025, over $500,000 was raised for these organizations, so even more people are motivated to beat last year’s record and continue making an impact in Tallahassee.
Bringing Greek Life Together
The core goal of FSL LineDance, beyond fundraising, is also to connect chapters across campus. Coming together to support a common goal is a great way to do this, and all the events leading up to the competition help with bonding to reach that goal.
Whether it’s pieing a delegate on Landis or listening to tunes at Dueling DJs, LineDance is all about making philanthropy fun on campus. Dance is a common thread for so many people on campus, so having the opportunity to share your talents while supporting a good cause is a big part of the LineDance appeal.
“I wanted to get involved with LineDance in my freshman year to continue my love of dance in college,” Zimmerman told me.
Like Siena and many other Panhellenic women, joining LineDance helped me to connect with my peers and keep doing something I loved. I’ve been a dancer my whole life, and being able to see that passion throughout campus means a lot to me.
The official LineDance event is happening on April 2, 2026, so if you can’t get a ticket, be sure to check out the livestream!
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