When dancing is your passion, you don’t let anything stand in your way.

Katia Garza: my life in dance documents the trials and tribulations of the talented and world-renowned Mexican ballerina.

If you are told that you don’t have the body type to be a professional dancer, you work harder so that your artistry and technique is seen above anything else. You must prove to the critics and the world that dancing is the right career for you.

Her story shows how she overcame years of being encouraged to change professions, and how she was finally able to fulfill her desire of becoming a successful professional ballet dancer.

This documentary will educate young dancers on dealing with discouragement and adversity while inspiring professionals around the world, and help teach them the power of perseverance, hard work and dedication to the art form they love.

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