# Event Details - **Event Name**: NOVA Summer Dance Intensive - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Summer Dance & Drama Intensive July 2026 Summer 2026 DANCE Intensive will Inspire, Cultivate, and Render an Experience of Dance Education All Our Own. Students will be trained by working professionals learning what is required to thrive in the DANCE community today. Summer 2026 DRAMA INTENSIVE ​ Students will be trained by JAMES MOODY - ACTOR Learning what is required to thrive in the FILM TELEVISION & STAGE community today. JAMES MOODY - Actor Jim Moody (born James Moody, September 25, 1949) is an American television and film character actor, educator, and drama coach. Early Life and Education Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Moody pursued a professional acting career through rigorous training. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where he earned a BFA and notably became one of the first Black actors to graduate from Juilliard’s Group 1 program. Career Moody began his screen career in the early 1980s. His first major feature film role was in the 1980 hit Fame, in which he played Mr. Farrell, a drama teacher—drawing on his own real-life experience as an educator. He gained wider recognition for his portrayal of the tough-talking counselor/teacher Gene Daniels in the 1983 drama Bad Boys (starring Sean Penn). Other notable film roles include: • The Last Dragon (1985) — as Leroy Greene, Sr. • D.C. Cab (1983) • The Best Man (1999) • 28 Days (2000) He has also appeared in supporting roles in films such as Personal Best, Fighting Back, Night Falls on Manhattan, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. On television, Moody made multiple guest appearances, often on the Law & Order franchise (Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent), where he played different characters across episodes. He also appeared in shows like Third Watch and New York Undercover. Teaching and Later Work In addition to acting, Moody has had a significant career as a drama teacher. He taught at the prestigious LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts (and its successor, LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts) in New York City. Among his students was actor Adrien Brody, Jennifer Aniston, Omar Epps, All the Wayans Brothers, & Nikki Minaj. He has also worked as a private drama coach in New York. As of the mid-2020s, Moody continues to work as an actor and coach based in New York, maintaining a career that spans over four decades in both performance and arts education. For more Information Text or Call (689)208-7531 or email ANOVADanceCompetition@gmail.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/punta-gorda/nova-summer-dance-intensive/200030207639620 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Punta Gorda - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - **lat**: 26.936977665769 - **long**: -82.053641974926 - **full address**: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 55 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3650, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NOVA Summer Dance Intensive - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c168906a3b27f59989bbfc1a997fbb286af20bd2337d2ca1c79790117aaaf61c-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcececec-gmir?v=1784344672 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NOVA Summer Dance Intensive being held? - **A:** NOVA Summer Dance Intensive takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 55 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3650, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NOVA Summer Dance Intensive? - **A:** NOVA Summer Dance Intensive is organized by NOVA Dance Competition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NOVA Summer Dance Intensive is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Punta Gorda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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