Our Team
Tori O’Bryant
Owner/ Director/ Choreographer
Tori is a nationally recognized clogger bringing over 30 years of experience to North Ga Clogging and Dance Co. Clogging has taken her throughout the United States and abroad, performing in such places like Disney World, Silver Dollar City, London's New Year's Day Parade, Branson's Silver Dollar City, an International Children's Folk Festival in France, and more. Among her favorite opportunities were dancing in Australian artist- Guy Sebastian and Atlanta Rapper- 2 Chainz' video "Dance Like Your Momma Ain't Proud." If you check out the movie "Trouble With the Curve” you will see her and some of her clogging friends dancing Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams.
Tori has earned many clogging awards and titles in 4 clogging organizations including 3-time NCHC National Traditional Solo Title, 6-time National Traditional Duo Title with partner Jana Rickard, and CCA Traditional and Contemporary National Solo Titles. Her choreography has helped bring home National Team Titles and a distinguished Choreography Award. In 2016, she was inducted into the NCHC National Clogging Hall of Fame and is a 8-time member of the NCHC Dollywood All-Star Team of which 3 years she served as Team Director. Finally, in 2020, Tori earned her spot on the CCA All-Pro Legend having been a 4-time nominee to the CCA All-Pro Team.
Personally, Tori works as Manager of Operations for a local Hospital System. She earned her Masters Degree in Healthcare Management. Tori is a member of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and is currently in the Leadership Cobb Class of 2024. She is also a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, a Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals for Cherokee County, and a Leadership Cherokee Alumni. In her spare time, she serves in community roles, loves time with her family and friends, German Shepherd, and being outdoors.
Amy Carlile
Competition Director/ Choreographer
Amy is a Georgia native and started clogging at 6 years old. She has had the opportunity to dance and compete with several award winning teams over the years including Strawberry Patch, Dixie Land Dolls and Clog-n-FX, Powertaps, and now with Remix!! Amy took a break from clogging while attending college at the University of Georgia- (Go Dawgs!), but picked it back up in 2011 and has been competing ever since.
She currently competes with the Remix Challenge team as well as with her duo partner, Tracy, in the Traditional duo category. Together they have shared in numerous Grand Champion Traditional Duo awards but there are two that will always stand out- winning Grand Champion Traditional Duo/Duet at both the CCA and NCHC Nationals in 2022.
Amy also had the great honor of being inducted into the NCHC Hall Of Fame in 2022. She has had the privilege of dancing in the Liberty Bowl halftime show, Washington DC Cherry Blossom festival, the Comedy Barn, as well as for the Susan G. Komen Walk for a Cure.
Amy currently lives in Cumming GA with her family- Chase, Neko and Wren. Neko also competitively clogs and sure makes her mom proud! They also have two Golden Retrievers, four cats, three turtles, two axyloytls and one snake.
Cyndi Liles
Adult Instructor/ Line Dance Expert/ Choreographer
Cyndi began clogging in 1978, and competed with many championship teams spanning from 1980-2018. Throughout those years, she also learned and competed in other dance forms that included line dancing, swing, and country western. Some of her notable dance experiences include teaching dance in Brisbane, Australia; performing at St. John’s Theatre in Listowel, Ireland; and performing for Kirk Cameron and the attendees of Camp Firefly (run by his charitable organization, The Firefly Foundation). Cyndi has a 46 year long passion for dance and truly enjoys sharing it with others.
Samantha Ferrell
Competition Director/ Choreographer/ Youth Instructor
Samantha started taking Irish dance lessons when she was 3 and hasn’t stopped moving her feet since. She discovered clogging at the age of 12 and immediately fell in love with it. Since then, she has been dancing competitively and has won numerous team, solo, and duo awards and titles. Samantha has had the opportunity to travel to some exciting places to perform, such as London and Disney. However, some of her favorite and most rewarding performances take place at local nursing homes and schools.
She began teaching at a studio when she was 14, focusing on Tiny Tots, and quickly developed a passion for sharing her love of clogging with children. After graduating high school, Samantha moved to Tennessee and worked at the Comedy Barn, where she met some of her best friends.
If you see her around, she will likely have her little sidekick with her—her sweet daughter, Lennon, who also enjoys clogging. Samantha believes no award, performance, or trophy will ever top the joy of watching her daughter dance on stage. She is truly dedicated to sharing clogging with kids and holds a big heart for every child that walks into the studio.