The World Latin Dance Championships, which will take place on 18 October 2025 at the Starez Arena Vodova in Brno as part of the Brno Open festival, will have bright stars in the Czech team: Jakub Lipowski and Tereza Kučerová. This couple has risen to the top of the world in recent years, and their participation on home soil is expected with great interest – not only from dance enthusiasts, but also from the public, who will get the opportunity to watch the world’s top dancer right in the Czech Republic.
Jakub Lipowski
Originally from Poland, he has been in the Latin dance world for a long time and is a multiple champion of his country.
He has experience in the final rounds of the most prestigious competitions, including GrandSlam and international championships.
Tereza Kučerová
One of the most important Czech dancers in Latin, more than nine times champion of the Czech Republic.
She also has extensive experience on the international stage – final participations, semi-finals of championships, European and world propositions.
As a couple
The joint results of this couple are impressive: 5th place at the European Adult Latin Dance Championships (Calvia, Spain) 2025.
Placing around 7th place in the WDSF World Ranking in Latin, which is an excellent performance by Czech standards.
The significance of their participation in the World Latin Championships
The participation of the couple Lipowski & Kučerová in the World Latin Championships has several significant dimensions for the Czech Republic:
– A domestic competition of world-class format
– The World Latin Dance Championships are returning to the Czech Republic after a very long time.
– The organisation of such an event is a milestone in itself.
Chances for a historic success
Jakub and Tereza have already managed to break through to the final of the European Championships, and now they have the opportunity to try for the final at the World Championships – with the support of the home crowd and at home in the Czech Republic.
Inspiration for the dance scene
Their journeys and results are a motivation for young dancers in the Czech Republic – they show that it is possible to achieve top results even when representing a country that is not a traditional giant in dance sport. They can be an example for many that hard work and precise preparation pays off.
Visibility and support for dance sport
An event with international significance, held at home, will attract media, public and sponsor attention. This can mean more support for infrastructure, club work, teaching and scholarships for talented couples.
Preparation and challenges
Jakub Lipowski and Tereza Kučerová have been preparing for the World Championships for a year and a half – their training is intensive, including technical and fitness preparation, work on choreography, musical feeling and psyche.
Among the main challenges they face:
To be competitive at the level of the World Championship finals – Dance couples from Asia or Western Europe often have a great deal of experience, breadth of reputation and sometimes greater resources for preparation.
To maintain stability of performance – In the sport of dance, small details often make the difference: posture, footwork, expression, gracefulness of transitions, uniformity of choreography, even fitness for the final rounds.
Pressure of the home environment – home audiences and expectations add tension that must be managed mentally.
Financial and organizational issues – travel, clothing, choreography, outside coaches, dancing with music all cost and go above and beyond normal club commitments.
What to expect?
Looking at the current form and past placings, we can expect:
Lipowski & Kučerová will be aiming for the final and ideally among the top 6 couples in the world.
A quality performance can be expected, especially if everything goes according to plan – training, mental preparation and support.
Even if the finals go well, their performance in the World Championships will be a significant step for Czech dance sport, a confirmation that we are capable of being part of the world’s top.
Conclusion
Jakub Lipowski and Tereza Kučerová represent the best of the Czech Latin dance scene today. Their participation in the World Latin Championships in Brno is not just a sporting event, but a cultural moment for the whole Czech Republic. It carries the potential for history – for a domestic title, for a breakthrough on the international stage and for inspiring future generations.
We’ll be watching – and we’ll be cheering.
