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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 Fundación Festival Art, a top rated ballet academy in Bogotá which offers places to underprivileged children in Colombia.
Jhojan trains for up to 12 hours a day and told ±«Óãtv Minute: "I'm working really hard to be the best dancer in the world"
Video Journalist: Marcela Han
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