<p>Sean Scantlebury , left, and Adil Faraj rehearse at the National Centre for Culture and Arts in Amman, Jordan after training together over Skype for six months, April 18.</p>
May 9, 2015
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May 9, 2015 9 p.m.
Iraqi boy's dream of dancing defied threats, borders
Adil Faraj pursued his passion despite daunting challenges
AMMAN, Jordan - As a boy in pre-war Baghdad, Adil Faraj dreamed of becoming a dancer, inspired by a Michael Jackson performance he watched on DVD.