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Firstly Kelly is a mum of 4 her oldest daughter Lily is part of The Edge and the Little Big Steps teams, and is training to run her own classes. Robbie is almost 16 and a very talented guitarist and extremely good at drama. Sophie is 8 and already a good little singer and wants to be in films when she is older. Last but not least is Nate  he is 4 and just about to start full time school.  Kelly is married to Jon  Hadden who works as a bench joiner, Jon also is a vital part of The Edge assisting with the day to day running and administration. Kelly has been singing from the age of 14, when she recorded a song for the charity CLIC with a fellow school mate Andrew Murray. She then went on to sing lead vocals on a rave white label track called "Just for me" by a London based dance music group called Ionosphere. Whilst having a family Kelly continued to perform in various bands and as a solo artist, she entertained a former Prime Ministers family and supported Elkie Brookes in 2005 whilst expecting her 4th child. Kelly loves performing and has not always been that confident at it. " I have struggled with confidence issues from an early age and this has affected my performing. "That's why I am so passionate about young people getting involved in my programmes Kelly is working constantly on The Edge and Little Big Steps developing her classes in the performing arts to promote confidence and encourage creativity, with new themes and programmes being created all the time and new venues popping up regularly

Kelly's training includes Vocal coaching with acclaimed opera singer Bonnie Bradley Bailey, drama teacher training with David Farmer, West end musical theatre training, early years singing with Sing- Up, Ks2 music.

Kelly's ongoing training. She is currently a student at Petroc College studying the level 2 Certificate in instructing Health related exercise for Children and this will give her a ofsted recognised qualification. She attends regular seminars, workshops and masterclasses relating to her work. She is learning a few chords on the guitar when she has time!

 Plans for 2010

Kelly's plans for this year are to continue the work she has been doing, Developing creating and promoting the classes she has created. "I want more young people to get involved in my programmes whether it be for confidence, fun, or a start in the performing arts industry"

"I see myself as an ambassador for confidence as I recognise just how much it matters"    dscf0819                        dscn1854

   Nate, Sophie and Rob                                                    Kelly and Lily