Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.

The life of a coal miner's son in Northern England is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class on his way to boxing lessons. Dancing instructor Mrs. Wilkinson, immediately recognises Billy's talent. She encourages him to try out for the Royal Ballet School in London but Billy is torn between responsibility to his family and his overwhelming desire to pursue his passion for dance.