Thursday, February 24, 2011

Dance Retailer News Expo!!



Dance Stores! Join us on February 27th through March 1st at the Dance Retailer News Expo!

             It’s that time of year again and So Danca has a great line up. You can find us at booth 104, and I promise that you will be in awe with what you find there. We will be showing our new character shoes, which are specifically designed with cushioning on the soles, which will be a heavenly find for anyone that is looking for a good comfortable shoe to dance with and wear all day. Our classic character shoes will also be present. One look upon them and you’ll immediately understand why they are the best in the market.
            We will also be bringing our new pointe shoes! Everyone that has seen them loves them. It has been a case of ‘love-at-first-sight’ for everyone that has laid his or her eyes upon them. Come by and see it for yourself!
            We will have members from our greatly praised customer service present, who will love to help you in any way possible. I will be present at the show as well, to document the event, so look forward to news and pictures on next Tuesday’s entry!
           
      For more info on the show be sure to look at the Dance Retailer News website!
                                        http://www.danceretailernews.com/
or go directly to their expo web page at
                                        http://www.drnexpo.com/

          
   

           We would love to see you there!

                         Love from your humble blogger,
           

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

“Do it yourself Myth”

            A lot of times we forget that we are but one person. We forget that we need other people in order to succeed at this thing called life. A phrase that is constantly being said is “if you want something done right, then do it yourself”. I’m here to say that this is not always the case.
            There is a value to teamwork, an incredible value. Companies around the globe do their best to find employees that will build their company up and help provide profit for the company, but it is only a handful of these companies that have taken the time to implement the “teamwork” mentality within the working environment.
            The concept of having “teamwork” within business today is a thing of the past. Truly I agree that there is cooperation between employees, but true trust and honor between them does not exist 9/10 times. I personally believe this to be a disease within the business world of today.
            If there is nothing else you take with you from any of the blogs, at least remember this phrase, “nothing of significance was ever accomplished alone”. From kind gestures, to encouragement, to helping with labor, to counseling, believe this, behind every great accomplishment there is a great team.
            This team might be consisted of two people. Sometimes it could be consisted of over a thousand. The concept here is that it was a group of people with a collective goal that worked together to strengthen one another, and help lead the project onward.
            Another trusty saying, “you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with”. Meaning, you will only be able to reach the sky if you have people that are capable and willing to take the trip with you, people that will push you, that will help you, people that will aid you to go the extra mile that you could not go alone.
            Teamwork does not end in sports, no, it is a crucial part of life, it is what gives us hope in life, what pushes business forward. Teamwork is what actually causes organizations to grow and do well. If you are part of a company that is doing well look around you and you’ll see I’m right, so take some time to go and thank people around you for their hard work.
            The egocentric mentality of “without me this company would not flourish” is not only against team building, it is also utterly false, everyone that has been in business knows that anyone can be easily replaced. Replacing someone in a team is never a ‘business killing’ issue, so remove this thought from your head. Replace it instead with “without our teamwork, this company would go nowhere”.
            When looking around you thinking “how can I improve my business?” or “how can I be a better employee?” take the time to analyze the teamwork that is taking place around you. See if people are sharing information, if they are encouraging one another, if they are helping one another, if they are encouraging growth to one another. These are all important parts of a good team.
            Teamwork is an essential part of success, so remember that if you want something to be done right, ‘then put a good team together to do it’. You don’t have to be in control of everything. Other people have talents you don’t have, so trust in others, and build a strong loyal team. Do this and you’ll have a much higher shot at success in this world.

              Love from your humble blogger,  

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Battling stress

            With shoe conventions coming up and “back to school” orders getting delivered, sometimes we forget to take the time to breathe and relax a little during our day. Here at So Danca’s HQ it’s no exception. We are so busy trying to get everything that needs to get out gone, and doing our best to meet all of our customer’s needs, that sometimes we forget to take a second to relax during the day.
Forgetting to take a step back and analyze the situation in front of us with caution is a constant problem within a lot of people’s lives. It’s a dilemma really, we want to get all our work done and at the same time want to not have a stressful day.
I’ve compiled a five-step list of easy things to do while at work that can maximize your productivity and help you relax a bit, therefore getting all the work that needs to be done completed/on it’s way to being so, while being able to finish the day rested and content.

·      Don’t forget to hydrate!
         When we get involved within our jobs, sometimes we forget that our       bodies need attention as well, therefore keeping a water bottle next to you during the day is an easy way to stay hydrated and be able to take a 5-10 second break from your work.
·        Have a mid-afternoon snack 
           Your body needs energy to finish the day well, having a small snack around 3pm or 4pm can help you find that energy you need to finish the day well, and also gives you the ability to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures while at work.
·      Get up! (Or Sit Down!)
           Staying seated for too long can be taxing on your body so standing up for a minute or so every hour and stretching your legs can really go a long way to keep your circulation going and your body healthy. In the  same way staying standing for too long can also be taxing, so sitting down for a minute or so can be a great rest for your body, allowing your body to have a small necessary break.
·      Stay Organized
           Having a “to-do list” is extremely helpful while at work and truly in life as well. By using this tool, when you get to work you can focus on completing each task that needs to be completed in an individual basis, thus not only keeping you organized but also providing you with small “victories” throughout your day.
·      Smile!
          This last one seems silly, but it is a proven fact that if you smile more throughout the day that you’ll in turn begin to feel good about the day. Be it watching a quick funny video, or seeing a funny comic, listening to a joke from a co-worker or just simply remembering funny instances in your life, smiling can be one of the greatest underrated tools at your disposal. 

I hope some of you find this list informative and helpful. Have a great rest of the week. See you all Tuesday.
                                                 Love from your humble blogger,

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Bad winters

            There have been many bad winters in the past years, but this current year we have faced one of the worst cold fronts that we have seen in years. For the last few months many stores have faced difficulties with excessive amounts of snow, “white outs”, bad storms and so forth. Some stores had to even close during some of the worst of it.
            We here at So Danca want to let everyone know that we care about you, and hope that this time of hardship will soon pass away. One of our customers was kind enough to send us some pictures so that we might be able to illustrate this very issue. Our prayers go out to all of you experiencing tough and difficult times, and we honor your courage and determination to stay open and in business.
So much snow!

Kat and daughterAbby

17" of snow that day!!
  
 

Pictures courtesy of Kat and her daughter Abby of “Dance and More Store” from Fayetteville, Arkansas.

       Love from your humble blogger

Friday, February 11, 2011

      As the first post within this blog I feel as though a little introduction is warranted. My name is Mario Ransan and I will be the humble blogger in these parts. Within this blog you will find new deals that SoDanca is offering, and new items we are coming out with and information on when we are having events, showrooms and etc.
      We also will be keeping you updated on what conventions we are going to, keeping you informed on where you can meet up with us and who will be at each specific con. We’ll also be posting funny stories from our reps that are on the road serving you, we’ll call those segments “Stories of the Road”, or something equally witty. We here love dance and will be striving to keep you informed in all channels of dance, as in what is going on in the professional world of dance, who you should keep an eye out for, new tv shows to watch, movies to see, and much much more.
     Think of this blog as an everything SoDanca blog, but also as an everything dance blog, we strive to keep you informed on everything and anything regarding dance. I hope you will find this blog to be informative, funny, entertaining and intuitive.
      
             Love from your humble blogger