What is the role of men in Billy Elliot the movie?

Billy Elliot is a play based on a very popular film. The play is about a young boy who has a very strong passion for Ballet dancing. However, his father is completely against all of this 'ponsyiness' and wants Billy Elliot to do a job such as working in the mines. Billy goes against his father's wish and starts ballet classes, where he develops a close 'mother-son' relationship with his teacher. One night Billy starts dancing his most passionate dance, while his father is there. His father tehn realises Billy's passion for dance and agrees to take him to an audition for the royal ballet shcool ....