Jaak Vainomaa & Tiina Koskenvalta

Official video from our retirement show❤️
7.12.24

Jaak Vainomaa & Tiina Koskenvalta, retirement show 7.12.24 Jaak Vainomaa & Tiina Koskenvalta, RumbaRetirement show, 7.12.24

Dear friends,

After much deliberation and many heartfelt discussions, we have come to a mutual decision to end our competitive career to focus on other important aspects of our lives.
It is safe to say that dancing and competing have been a significant part of our lives. We have been dancing since childhood and competing for 29 years.

We are immensely happy, satisfied, and proud of everything we have achieved over these eight years. It’s impossible to list all our accomplishments here, but we want to share a few significant milestones from our shared journey as competitors:

· World Champions Professional Ten-Dance
· Two times European Champions Professional Ten-Dance
· Six times Finnish National Champions
· Finalists at the Professional Latin European Championships
· Finalists at the Blackpool British Open Championships Professional Rising Star Latin

None of these achievements could have been possible alone and we are utmost grateful and want to thank the many important people who have helped and supported us throughout our journey.

First and foremost we would like to thank our beloved families - Thank you for supporting, helping, and encouraging us. You gave us space when we needed it, lifted us up when we were down or hesitant, and believed in us every step of the way. You celebrated our successes with us, and for that, we are forever grateful.
Special thanks to Ray Rose Dance Shoes, Nikama Nordic, Design HennaPauliina, Pohjanmaan Official, Luonto Furniture, Netpool Finland, and Schwarzkopf Pro Finland.
Huge thanks to Harri and Niina Antikainen for all your assistance, support and advice along the way.
Our greatest gratitude goes to Sirpa Suutari-Jääskö and Jukka Haapalainen. It was in your studio that our shared journey began and you have been with us every step of the way. Through easy times and challenges, you’ve always guided us forward to the next stage. You've been our mentors and most importantly, friends. You are the Champions and you’ve been an integral part of our journey of becoming champions. Thank you!

Finally we want to thank all of You for your continuous support.
This is us, our story, our dance, our life.
Thank you,
Jaak & Tiina❤️

1st place and winners of the Kyushu International Dance Championships
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2nd place at the Osaka International Dance Championships 2024
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Awesome competition with such lovely audience 🙏

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1st place at the Hokkaido International Dance Championships
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Winners of the Nagoya International Dance Championships 2024
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Big thanks to the organizers for a great competition.
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3rd place 🥉 at the 2024 Japan International Dance Championships
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Next up...Nagoya International Dance Championships

Honoured to use best dance shoes by 🙏💫

18th place last night at The Open Worlds Professional Latin 2024 in beautiful Blackpool Tower🤩
Absolutely fantastic atmosphere with live music and great audience.
Thank you for organizing such great event🙏
Big big thanks to:

3. place at the legendary All England Championships 2024
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2. place at the BASE basic cha cha cha competition held during the All England Championships
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Big big thanks to the organizers and to our team. We rock.
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What a night yesterday at the Britannia Open Titles event. 😊

Final and 6th place at the
WDO Professional Latin European Championships 2024🤩

Couldn't be happier right now. Big big thanks to James and Kelly for organizing such a wonderful event 🙏

Big big thanks to for everything 🙏🤩

🙏 thank you