Unscripted Movement

Move.
Connect.
Create.

Guided creative movement sessions grounded in contemporary dance and theater improvisation. No prior experience needed. Based in Central Illinois.

Classes

  • Soulside Healing Arts

    Peoria, IL · Coming November 2026

    Unscripted Movement is coming to Soulside Healing Arts in Peoria, IL in November 2026! Class days and times will be posted here as soon as they’re set — check back soon.

  • Miller Senior Citizens Center

    Pekin, IL · Fridays with Exercise w/Ann

    Join Esther in creative movement activities in the first portion of Exercise with Ann!

Esther Hwang.

Portrait of Esther Hwang

My name is Esther Hwang, and I lead Unscripted Movement — a practice built on the idea that each body is unique, and each person has something unique to express in any given moment.

Throughout my career adventures — from nonprofit to education to data science to dance — I've found healing in my darkest times through movement and creative expression.

I studied contemporary dance with Celeste Miller, whose training comes from the likes of Alwin Nikolais, Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. It is from these bodies of knowledge that I ground my practice.

I believe in the power of bringing people together to make meaning and to ignite curiosity and creativity through exploratory play!

I bring my background in community building and facilitating learning into unexpected spaces. The Unscripted Process exists to help people get unstuck and reconnected — because new problems need new approaches.

Fun facts about me: I'm a freediver (scuba diving without the oxygen tank). I sewed my wedding dress. And I dream of retiring to a tiny home in New Zealand.

Lately

September 29, 2026

Things are moving.

What an amazing month it has been. I've had the opportunity to dance with seniors at the Miller Senior Citizens Center on Fridays, and I feel immense…

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Get in touch

Whether you're curious to learn more about me, interested in my offerings, or ready to book a session, let’s get in touch!

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