Contra Mestre Palmares

George Carneiro, also known as "Palmares", was born in Boca do Rio, Bahia, Brasil. At the age of seven, he began his capoeira training with Mestre Indio. Eight years later he met Mestre Valdir Axé, who introduced George to the group, Angola Palmares. Soon after he joined the group he began his intense training with Mestre Lazaro who he trained with for many years.

In 1997, George began to teach in Salvador, Bahia in several schools including those for children with special needs. In 2001, George began his journey from Brasil to the United States to teach at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. A year later he moved to New York City where he began performing and teaching workshops to various capoeira groups around the U.S. He has performed for Nike, Nego Gato, S.O.B.'s, Ballet Folklorico do Brazil, and Oba Oba Afro-Brazilian Dance Company, to name a few. In 2003, he moved to western Florida where he taught for a year and a half before returning to NYC. In August of 2007 he united with Metstre Leo Corcorã of Bahia, and formed the group Capoeira Guerreiros. Currently, his group includes students training at Columbia University in NYC, Rutgers University of Newark, NJ and the International Dance Academy, also located in Newark. He continues to perform and spread the knowledge of not only his culture, but also a beautiful art form.