For My Way Russian school for children, the sound of performances has been replaced with the drone of fans airing out smoke, after a fire next door damaged its floor, collapsed its ceiling and closed its center.

Parents and children of the center are rallying to show support as the closure threatens to cancel the yearly show.

"Our program is canceled, we do not have a floor to dance on, this is not a safe space," said dance teacher Maija Rutskova.

"We have a very loving and happy community here and thinking it might not come back to life. Is so sad," said student Anastasia Lepin.

Now the center looks to raise $30,000 via GoFundMe for the complete restoration of the space, as parents tell News 12 the center has made an impact on their children, from its art school to the performances.

Organizers say the center helps preserve the culture, and art for the immigrant community it serves, and they hope the community can help bring it back open.

"It is a difficult time for us, but we are not giving up, we are staying strong and help make My Way shine again," said Director Alyona Badalova.