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Colombia's Billy Elliot

Like the title character in the film Billy Elliot, Jhojan is from a poor neighbourhood and dancing has changed his life.

He won a scholarship to Fundaci贸n Festival Art, a top rated ballet academy in Bogot谩 which offers places to underprivileged children in Colombia.

Jhojan trains for up to 12 hours a day and told 麻豆社 Minute: "I'm working really hard to be the best dancer in the world"

Video Journalist: Marcela Han

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