Catching Up with Andrya Duff and Cameo

Cameo West

We’re catching up with Andrya Duff, Untellable’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence, as she and her remarkable project, Cameo, head out to the West Coast.

Thanks to a residency with Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook, Andrya will offer CAMEO’s signature performance opportunity plus workshops with Robyn Breen and Missy Morris.

Artist-in-Residence

Andrya was our singular choice for this year’s residency because of the deep alignment between Cameo’s values and our own. Cameo’s barrier-free, welcoming approach to dance and movement is both inclusive and inventive, inviting participants of all abilities to explore creative expression in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

What is Cameo?

Cameo is a quarterly series that prioritizes movement-based work. Since beginning in April 2024, Cameo has brought together over 17 local creators and 30 local dancers across 14 genres. Similar to an open mic for comedians and musicians or a public reading for playwrights, Cameo gives movement creators an ongoing opportunity to showcase ideas without the burden of financial risk or pressure to perform a completed project. This series centres the artists and welcomes audiences to engage with movement-based work at every stage of creation.

Untellable has been proud to support Andrya and Cameo through studio space, mentorship, and honorariums, helping sustain the program’s growth and reach.

This past season has been exceptional. Cameo was featured in the Festival of New Dance, produced by Neighbourhood Dance Works, and is now expanding to the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook.

Andrya shared:

“I’m madly in love with all those who have shown this series so much care — performers, creators, audiences, photographers, ushers, stage manager, techs, and administrators. With this resource, I can give a little more to those who have graced me with a dream realized. Thank you.”

As Cameo continues to evolve, we’re inspired by how Andrya’s leadership and vision are reshaping what community dance can look like across Newfoundland and Labrador. Her work reminds us that movement is for everyone — and that when we create with care, everyone belongs in the story.