Fifteen years ago today (September 22), "Billy Elliot" — starring a young, adorable Jamie Bell — was released. The coming-of-age film tells the story of Billy, an 11-year-old British boy living in a struggling coal mining community in 1984 northeastern England. And, guys? This film is a heartbreaking, joy-giving masterpiece. (Nope, those two adjectives are not mutually exclusive.)

Plot-wise, "Billy Elliot" has a lot going on — just like its eponymous protagonist. Billy's mother has died. Both his father and brother are on strike from their coal mining jobs and the family barely has enough to survive on. And Billy doesn't seem destined to ever leave his small, seaside town.

Then, Billy stumbles into the local dance class and finds not only a talent, but a way to work through and forget about his frustrations. The story chronicles Billy's efforts to become a dancer in the small, conservative community that thinks boys should be boxing, as well as the struggles of his family to find some measure of happiness.

It is a film about class struggle, masculinity, family, and the ways in which loving something or someone can save you. And, in tribute to the cinematic classic that would launch its own Tony-winning musical, we're ranking all of Billy's best dance moves from the film.

The Barre Faux Pas

Wearing boxing shoes to a dance class? Awkward.

The I Don't Know What Is Going On

We've all been there, friend.

The Toast Catch

If Billy's dancing career doesn't work out, he has a bright future in toast-catching ahead of him.

The Caught in the Act

Um, hey.

The Tapping Up That Hill

Walking up a hill is hard enough.

The Football Dance

Dancing or soccer? You don't have to choose.

The Headbutt

Silly Billy.

The Hanging With The Herd

Sometimes, it's best to stick with the crowd.

The Dancing is Fun

Hey, Mrs. Weasley.

The Stairs

FYI: You've been going up stairs wrong.

The Find A Friend

These two make a good team.

The Hand Shake

Also to be utilized when pins and needles attack.

The Head of The Class

Sorry, tutu-ed minions. Billy is the best.

The Jumping For Joy

Self-explanatory.

The Punching Bag Duet

Sometimes, you have to make do with whatever dance partner you can find.

The Really Angry

Happiness and joy aren't the only emotions one can express through dance. As Billy demonstrates repeatedly throughout this movie.

The Wall Slide

Ouch. This makes our hands hurt just watching it.

The Bathroom Pirouette

One of the best parts of "Billy Elliot" is how Billy's talent is innate, but his ballet skills are something he still has to work at.

The Fatigued Twirl

Kid loves to twirl.

The Foot Fire Of Excitement

For when you are really excited.

The Putting It All on The Line

Dad, I want to be a ballet dancer.

The Routine

These two, tho.

The Leap

Sometimes, you just gotta go for it.

The Quiet Moment

Ballet isn't all leaping and soccer balls, you know.

The Dance Attack

To be used only in the most dire of situations.

The Twirl Attack

When in doubt, just start twirling at the judges. (Not to be confused with "The Dance Attack" or the "The Fatigued Twirl.")

The Flip

No big deal.

The Tap Dance Cane

Billy, as inspired by Fred Astaire.

The Fence Roll

How can you get mad at a kid who rolls off the fence after pushing you?

The Outdoor Bathroom

Points for creativity.

The Microphone Pirouette

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the pre-iPod era. It was a dark time.

The Airplane

Suitable for all ages.

The Mrs. Weasley

Ron's mom has some serious moves.

The Don't Try This At Home

Guys, Jamie Bell makes this look easy, but you try spinning around while simultaneously running down a hill... On second thought, maybe don't?

The Wallpaper Jump

Classic.

The Best Friends Forever

Who needs friendship bracelets when you have a dance routine?

The Belly Dance

Best for fall weather.

The Be Brave

This is the moment when Billy shows his father just how much he loves to dance. And perhaps the single most inspiring moment in this entire film. Go watch it, people.