The South High Marathon Dance is a charitable event

SHMD is held every March in the small town of South Glens Falls, New York. Students at South Glens Falls High School, grades 9-12, gather to raise money and dance for an amazing 28 hours straight, all in the name of local people and charities who need help.

The dance began in 1978, with about 50 dancers raising $1500

The students donated the $1500 to a local Emergency Squad. SHMD has grown to include more than 815 dancers and in 2017 raised more than $823,000. In the 40 years the dance has been held, the students, and community, have raised over $5.6 Million Dollars.