Designer Marsha Wiest-Hines

Truly a veteran specialist in custom costume design, Marsha has been helping ballroom dancers express their individual style since founding Made for Movement in 1987. With 7 years of experience as a professional dance instructor and competitor, she has an intimate understanding of how a dancer’s attire enhances his or her dancing, character, and image. Her precision and unwavering attention to detail produces garments of unrivaled quality: designed, and tailored especially for you.

• Over 40 years of experience in costume design and construction.
• MA in Costume Design – Purdue University
• BFA in Design for the Theater – University of Montana

Tailor Michele Kielsa

Prince, the Jimmy Buffet Band, and the Holidazzle Parade have all showcased Michele’s costume creations. Her focus expanded from stage shows, bridal gowns, and equestrian riding attire to ballroom dancewear when she joined Made for Movement in 1995. She’s a nimble tailor who cuts, fits, and finishes all of our menswear, and many ladies gowns as well.

• Over 15 years experience constructing and tailoring ballroom apparel
• Over 12 years of experience teaching dressmaking and tailoring
• Certified in Apparel Services – Minnesota Technical College