The next ten days could make or break the future of dance in the South Bay.
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley kicked kicking off a major fundraising campaign on Thursday.
The group says it needs $550,000 by March 14 in order to keep operating. The money is needed for its professional performing company, ballet school, and educational outreach programs.
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