Elena Belle comes to Los Angeles with elite ballet training and an unbreakable will-but quickly learns that talent isn't the price of admission. In an industry that rewards compromise, she refuses to be taken advantage of, even when it costs her everything. As she fights to build a future on her own terms, Elena finds unexpected love in a man who supports her without trying to own her. Together, they build a family, a partnership, and an empire rooted in respect.Dancing Without Permission is a powerful, slow-burn romance about ambition, integrity, and choosing yourself-no matter the cost.