Brno Open 2026 brought historic gold! David Kasal and Sára Odstrčilová are the first Czech junior world champions in standard dances

Brno became the center of world dance sports on the weekend of October 17 and 18. The Brno Open Dance Festival 2026, which took place at the MUNI Campus Ball Sports Hall, brought historic success to the Czech national team. David Kasal and Sára Odstrčilová won the title of Junior II World Champions in Standard Forms and entered history as the first Czech pair to achieve this success in the given category. The Czech pairs also performed significantly well in the prestigious WDSF World Open Latin American Adult Forms competition, where the domestic representatives took first and third place.

Historical triumph of the Czech juniors

The highlight of this year’s Brno Open was the II World Junior Championships in Standard Dance under the auspices of the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF). David Kasal and Sára Odstrčilová performed excellent performances in exceptionally strong international competition and deservedly took the top spot.

Their victory represents a historic milestone for the Czech dance sport. Winning the world title is the result of long-term preparation, talent, discipline, and the cooperation of the dancers with their coaches and the entire coaching staff.

In competition with 54 dance pairs from 30 countries around the world, the Czech representatives confirmed their quality and ability to compete at the highest international level.

The second Czech couple also achieved an excellent result Oliver Gebert and Viktorie Vraná, who made it all the way to the semifinals and won 8th place. The Czech Republic thus had two notable teams among the top junior pairs in the world.

Czechs took the top places in the World Open Latin

Another great success was achieved at the WDSF World Open competition in Latin American adult dance. In competition with the international elite, the Czech couple won the competition. Jakub Lipowski and Tereza Kučerová, who took home gold medals from Brno.

They also achieved an excellent result. Tomáš Gál and Sabina Karásková, Those who won third place. The Czech Republic thus had two pairs on the podium at one of the most prestigious international competitions in Latin American dances.

The success of the domestic dancers confirmed the high level of Czech dance sport and the ability of the Czech representatives to compete with the best pairs in the world.

Brno Open: world dance in Brno

The Brno Open Dance Festival is one of the major international events in the world of dance sport. This year’s edition combined the junior world championship in standard dances with the prestigious WDSF World Open competitions and other categories for young and adult dancers.

Partners Cup

The competition program was complemented by a festive Saturday gala evening that offered the culmination of the World Championship, the final rounds of the World Open Latin, dance performances, and the traditional Partners Cup – a team competition between the partner cities Brno. Teams from Brno, Vienna, Bratislava, Leipzig, Stuttgart, and Kaunas participated in the program.

The MUNI Campus Arena for Ball Sports turned into a place of gathering for the world’s dance elite, coaches, judges, organizers, and fans for the entire weekend. The festival showed that dance sports is not only a demanding athletic discipline, but also an art that combines technique, music, elegance, and emotions.

Success that is binding

The historic victory of David Kasal and Sara Odstrčilová, along with other successes of Czech pairs, is a significant event for Czech dance sports. At the same time, it represents an award for the work of coaches, clubs, and all those who have been dedicating themselves to developing young talents for a long time.

Thanks go to all the competitors, coaches, judges, partners, volunteers and members of the organizational team who contributed to the preparation and course of the festival. A big thank you also goes to the spectators who created a unique atmosphere and supported the dancers on their journey towards world success.

The Brno Open 2026 confirmed that Brno has its firm place on the map of the world dance sport.

The most significant Czech results

World Junior Championships II – Standard Dances

1st place: David Kasal – Sára Odstrčilová (Czech Republic)
8th place: Oliver Gebert – Viktorie Vraná (Czech Republic)

WDSF World Open – Latin American Adult Dances

1st place: Jakub Lipowski – Tereza Kučerová (Czech Republic)
3rd place: Tomáš Gál – Sabina Karásková (Czech Republic)

Information about the event

Name: Brno Open Dance Festival 2026
Date: October 17–18, 2026
Location: MUNI Sports Hall Campus, Kamenice 5, Brno-Bohunice
Main event: II World Junior Championships in Standard Dances
Official website: www.brnoopen.eu