8th of February 2013: 10.29am

Hello everyone! I’m Ria Meera Munshi, the proud Director of Ri Ri’s Dance Academy. Today, I want to share a significant milestone in my journey as an entrepreneur and dancer.

On the 7th of February 2013, at the youthful age of twenty-three, I was honoured to receive the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the prestigious E3 Business Awards. This incredible event occurred at the stunning Reebok (Macron) Stadium in Bolton. With twelve categories and forty-eight finalists, the competition was fierce! However, my Guinness World Record-breaking achievement, among many others, led to Ri Ri’s Dance Academy’s first Business Award!

The E3 Business Awards

The E3 Business Awards, hosted by 1 Events Media, is one of the most popular events in the business calendar for North West companies. This multicultural awards ceremony is a fabulous opportunity for high-profile, leading entrepreneurs to come together and celebrate each other’s achievements. It is an inspiring occasion for all, where the most successful and diverse business owners in the country network and rejoice in the world of business.

Ri Ri’s Dance Academy: A Legacy of Excellence

Ri Ri’s Dance Academy has always been about celebrating and sharing Indian-inspired performing arts traditions with diverse audiences across the UK. Our achievements include breaking a Guinness World Record for the most people dancing to a Bollywood routine simultaneously and being featured on popular TV shows like Hollyoaks, Come Dine With Me and BBC3’s Bollywood Carmen.

Our mission is to inspire and educate through the beauty of dance, and this award is a testament to our dedication and hard work.

Receiving the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award was not just a personal achievement but a recognition of the collective efforts of everyone at Ri Ri’s Dance Academy, but especially business manager, financial director and producer, Rushi Munshi. It motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news from Ri Ri’s Dance Academy and Ria Meera Munshi!

Lots of love,