Jay Genaille is a professional Hoop Dancer, Workshop Facilitator and Speaker. He is Cree, Salteaux and Anishinaabe, born and raised in Calgary, AB, with his Ancestral roots originating from Misipawistik Cree Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation and Cowessess First Nations.

Jay started Hoop Dancing when he was nine years old and was mentored by a 4x World Champion Hoop Dancer. Some of the most memorable highlights in his career include attending the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ (three years in a row) and performing in Calgary, AB, at the Grandstand show (two years in a row). Finally, Jay went on to represent the Calgary Stampede at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Over the last few years, he has had the privilege to be invited to many diverse communities throughout North America to share his talents and gifts.