The World Latin Dance Championships, which will take place on October 18, 2025, at the Starez Arena Vodova in Brno as part of the Brno Open festival, will feature 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 anticipated with great interest – not only from dance enthusiasts but also from the public, who will have the opportunity to watch a world-class dancer right in the Czech Republic.
Jakub Lipowski
Originally from Poland, he has been involved 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 Grand Slams and international championships.
Tereza Kučerová
One of the most important Czech dancers in Latin, more than nine-time champion of the Czech Republic.
She also has extensive experience on the international stage – final appearances, championship semi-finals, and European and world competitions.
As a couple
The couple's joint results are impressive: 5th place at the 2025 European Adult Latin Dance Championships (Calvia, Spain).
Placing around 7th in the WDSF World Latin Ranking, 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 organization 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 on home turf 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 of international significance held at home will attract media, public, and sponsor attention. This can mean more support for infrastructure, club activities, 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 physical preparation, work on choreography, musicality, and psychology.
Among the main challenges they face:
To be competitive at the World Championship finals level, dance couples from Asia or Western Europe often have a great deal of experience, a broad reputation, and sometimes greater resources for preparation.
To maintain performance stability – 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.
Home environment pressure – audiences and expectations at home add tension that must be managed mentally.
Financial and organizational issues – travel, clothing, choreography, outside coaches, and dancing with music all incur costs and go above and beyond normal club commitments.
What to expect?
Based on 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.
