All Star Staff
Co Founder
Kelsey Parker
Kelsey Parker (nee Hardwick) is a trained actress from the prestigious school Italia Conti in London. She is co-founder and owner of K2K Performing Arts School in Orpington and the wife of the late Tom Parker from boyband The Wanted. Kelsey found herself an unexpected grief expert and spokesperson after she was widowed at just 32 years old. Tom lost his battle against a Glioblastoma brain tumour in March 2022 just 18 months after diagnosis. In the months that followed Kelsey has campaigned for better funding for brain tumour research since it receives only 1% of cancer funding despite being the biggest killer of under 40’s. Kelsey took an active interest in finding alternative treatment to compliment Tom’s cancer treatment and is keen to share her learnings.
Kelsey’s six part documentary series for ITV launched in December 2022 and was welcomed by audiences for taking a refreshing approach to death, grief, family and community. Kelsey continues to document her grief journey on her highly engaged Instagram account where she also documents her daily life as a Mother, business owner and vibrant young woman. Kelsey has a huge amount of support from high profile friends in the music and media industry and her families’ commitment to supporting her, Tom and their children through their difficult journey has really captured audiences, proving “it takes a Village” and we can overcome anything with the right support network. Kelsey’s positive outlook and fun-filled schedule is uplifting and inspiring to audiences alike, making her the perfect choice for lifestyle, entertainment, home, fashion and beauty brands wishing to target young women and families.
Together, Tom and Kelsey share two children; Aurelia and Bodhi. In 2022 Kelsey participated in Giovanna Fletcher’s CoppaFeel trek across the Sahara Desert with women affected by breast cancer and their families. Kelsey is proud to be a Director of Ahead of the Game Foundation, founded by Dave Boulton. Together they support brain tumour patients and their families offering alternative therapies and treatments to beat cancer with a specific focus on brain tumours. In 2022, just two months after Tom’s death, Kelsey helped Tom’s autobiography “Hope” become a Sunday Times Best-Seller.
TV Credits; Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom (six episodes for ITV 2022), Tom Parker: Inside my Head (C4 2021), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004 film), Bullies (2010 short film), Eastenders (2012 Scripted TV), Dead Beats (2012 pilot), The Wanted Life (2013 Reality TV), Abducted (2014 film), FA Advert (2014), He Who Dares: Downing Street Siege (2014 film), Legacy (film 2015), 7 Days With (2015 Unscripted ITV), Mr and Mrs (2015 Unscripted ITV).
Brand Credits; Hello Fresh, Smyths Toys Superstores, Look Fantastic, Regatta, Emma’s Mattresses and Beds, Mattel, The Entertainer, Tonies Box, Enchantimals
Co Founder
Kelsey Bowden
Kelsey is co-founder and owner of K2K Performing Arts School in Orpington. Creating the school with her business partner Kelsey Parker in 2011. Kelsey has been dancing since she could walk. Growing up studying N.A.T.D and I.S.T.D syllabus in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Disco, National Dance, Singing and Acting. At age 13 Kelsey won a coveted scholarship to Italia Conti Stage School. Up until leaving at age 19, alongside her academic subjects Kelsey studied all forms of dance, theatre arts and singing, taking part in all school productions and auditions. Kelsey also runs the Talent Management side of K2K Stars and also teaches in local school.
Kelsey is proudly married to Dean and they have son called Albie
TV Credits; Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom (six episodes for ITV 2022), Tom Parker: Inside my Head (C4 2021), Call the Midwife (BBC 2013), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005 film), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002 Film), Bullies (2010 short film), The Wanted Life (2013 Reality TV), Abducted (2014 film), 7 Days With (2015 Unscripted ITV), The Devil's Dosh (TV 2013), Midsummer Nights Dream.
Brand Credits; Laurens Closet, Mylas Moss, Bjork, Car Shades UK
Teacher
Olivia Francis
Olivia started as a K2K student when the school first opened back in 2011. She studied with the school for 9 years taking part in our full range of classes, her favourites being Solo Singing and Musical Theatre. She continued studying with K2K and taking part in every show and performance until she graduated at 18 and became a teacher.
Alongside studying with K2K from a young age Olivia also signed to Kids London modelling agency at the age of 8 which kickstarted her modelling career. As a child she worked with fashion brands such as Monsoon and Matalan, and also shot multiple editorials. At 16 she then signed to Storm Models with whom she has grown her adult modelling career. Working with photographer Rankin on a special edition book cover of His Dark Materials and appearing on the cover of Wonderland Magazine. Just to name a few.
Olivia has appeared in multiple TV adverts for a range of brands which she landed being part of K2K’s Boutique Agency. She has had singing lessons from top names in the industry and has done voice recordings with Ruthanne Cunningham and Tom Parker. Olivia continues to build her perfuming career; singing at James ‘Arg’ Argent’s birthday party and at other musical events.
Olivia has always had a passion for the arts and teaches our Mini Performing Arts and Ballet and Tap classes. She also teaches our Wednesday After School Club and has multiple solo singing students.
Teacher
Holly Dedman
Holly started ballet at age 3 and progressed on to tap, modern and jazz. During this time, she completed many ISTD dance exams achieving advanced 2 level in all. From age 16 to 19 Holly trained at the Centre of Performing Arts College, studying all styles of dance and performing arts. In 2011 Holly graduated with a Diploma and DDI teaching qualification.
Holly performed in Billy Elliott from 2006 to 2007, plus has taking part in many performances in dance shows at amazing venues like The Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium. She has also danced in music videos for artists like NDubz and has performed in pantomimes over the years.
In the past Holly spent time travelling on Star Cruise Ships for a year as a teacher and dancer. Helping to choreograph all performances and shows with the onboard entertainments team.
Holly has taught in many schools around the Bromley area building up wealth of experience with children of all ages and abilities.
Holly has a little boy called Freddie with her partner Sam.
Holly has been with K2K since it began its classes in the Bromley area back in 2012 and currently teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz at K2K Stars on a Saturday.
Teacher
Loretta Hines
Loretta started dancing at the age 3 and performed in numerous pantomimes growing up. She competed in the British Arts Awards and was awarded all round performer 3 times. Loretta won a scholarship to study at Sylvia Young Theatre School and started her passion of teaching at the age of 16. Studied at Trinity Laban and received DDTAL diploma level 6 with distinction.
Over the years she has been in numerous TV adverts, plus Eastenders, Blue Peter and much more including dancing in many music videos and alongside professional singers at live shows.
Loretta supports and works with a range organisations of different ages and Abilities. Working across the educational, health, charity & community and private sectors, delivering a range of dance and fitness styles and techniques, along with injury prevention, nutritional guidance.
Loretta bring with her a huge wealth of knowledge, with over 20 years of teaching experience that she use to her advantage to make sure all her students leave any session with the gift of self belief.
“You had the power all along my dear!” - Glinda, The Good Witch, Wicked!
Loretta teaches a mixed range of classes at K2K Stars on a Saturday making use of all of her skills.
Teacher
Rachel Rawlinson
Rachel has recently joined the K2K team and teaches singing and private coaching on a Saturday morning. Rachel has a wealth of teaching experience, both in singing and across dance and drama disciplines too.
Alongside teaching, Rachel is an active Musical Theatre performer and is currently in the cast of ‘SIX the Musical’ at the Vaudeville Theatre where she is a ‘Super Swing’ and Dance Captain, playing all six of the Queens! Prior to her role in ‘SIX’, Rachel has performed in ‘Heathers’ in London’s West End, ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ travelling the world onboard the Norwegian Epic and has been a vocalist in the country’s largest Christmas show, ‘Thursford Christmas Spectacular’. As a child, Rachel too went to after-school and weekend dance classes and eventually joined a children’s talent agency where she booked jobs in West End musicals such as ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Billy Elliot’. She later professionally trained for three years at local Musical Theatre college, D&B School of Performing Arts, where she was awarded The Stage Newspaper full scholarship.
With her vast experience and industry knowledge, Rachel strives to inspire a new generation of talent, whilst keeping her classes fun and focused on vital life skills such as confidence and creativity.
Teacher
Larissa Webb
Larissa trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and The BRIT School, Croydon.
Larissa has been dancing, singing, and acting since the age of 5. From the ages of 10 to 15 she also competed in and won many talent competitions across the South of England (which is where she met fellow K2K team members Kelsey B and Loretta)
Over the last 20 years she has performed in, directed, and choreographed many musicals and pantos, across London and the South. Some of her favourites to date include Ronette in Little Shop Of Horrors, Doralee in 9 to 5, The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot and Kate in Avenue Q.
Larissa started teaching at the age of 17 and has taught in many theatre schools, primary and secondary schools, building up lots of experience whilst combining performance work with teaching. Sharing all of her industry experience with her pupils.
She started working for K2K Stars back in 2016 and has loved every minute! She was originally employed as just a drama teacher but has moved on to teaching or covering almost every class at some point... even Acro!!!!
Larissa is currently on a sabbatical from K2K and can be seen touring the UK & Ireland in 'Sister Act The musical' performing as the On-Stage Swing as well as covering Mother Superior and Sister Mary Patrick.
Admin Support
Jen Glogiewicz
Jen joined the team at K2K Stars back in 2011, not too long after Kelsey and Kelsey began running classes in local schools in the Petts Wood area. Her daughters, AJay and Chloe were students at K2K and Jen offered to help with some admin. This soon progressed into a part time role within the team.
Since 2011 Jen has helped manage in the background mainly focused on emails, social posts, web site, print posters, finance and any other admin needs that arise.
Jen also has a full-time job as an Executive Assistant for an Engineering company in London and comes from a background in administration and finance, having completed her NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration at Bromley College back in 1993.
In her spare time Jen loves nothing more than seeing a show so working at K2K combines this love of everything musical and her favourite memories are all the shows the Stars have performed in over the years.
Jen is married to Paul, with 2 grown up daughters and a Chihuahua called Hercules.
Most of Jen’s work is done from her laptop at home but she also comes along to cover attendance etc on a Saturday morning.