South Glens Falls students gear up for 47th annual Marathon Dance

South Glens Falls students gear up for 47th annual Marathon Dance

Students in South Glens Falls are getting ready to dance their hearts for more than a day, and it's all for a good cause.

Students in South Glens Falls are getting ready to dance their hearts out for more than a day, and it’s all for a good cause.

The annual South High Marathon Dance is taking place at the high school on March 1 and March 2. This is the dance’s 47th year.

Except for a brief sleep break at the school overnight, the students will be dancing for the duration, around 24 hours.

More than 80% of the high school student body participates in the dance each year.

The student run event has raised more than $10 million through the years.

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