Dabbik Bio: Ramzi Edlibi (dancer, teacher, choreographer, musician) began his study of Arab dance and ballet at an early age in Lebanon with Wadea Jarrar and Abdel Halim Caracalla, historic figures in the development of Lebanese dance for the stage. In addition to Edlibi’s formal training, social dances and music, such as debkah, were a part of his everyday life.
Edlibi went on to perform with leading vocalists and dance companies of the Arab world such as Fairuz, Sabah, Wadi Al-Safi and Caracalla Dance Theatre. He then traveled abroad to perform and teach,while civil war raged in Lebanon, learning other dance traditions along the way. Since establishing himself in New York City in 1983, Eldibi continued his dance career, researching and presenting dances and music of the world.
Edlibi is Artistic Director of Dance Around the World, an arts in education program that brings dance and music to public schools.
Photo: Ramzi at Temple of Jupiter, Ba’albek, Lebanon. 1991.