Tag: Lebanese performing arts

  • Omar Caracalla – From Baalbeki Sheikh to Pioneer of Theatrical Dabke

    Omar Caracalla – From Baalbeki Sheikh to Pioneer of Theatrical Dabke

    When discussing the transformation of Lebanese Dabke from village celebration to international stage art, one name stands firmly at the center of that evolution: Omar Caracalla. Recognized as a pioneer in the history of Dabke and often described as a “Sheikh of Baalbeki Dabke,” Omar played a decisive role in shaping how Lebanese folk dance…