Bilingual Birdies

Asheville, North Carolina

Meet Šara

Learn French with Šara!

My name is Dr. Šara (“Sha-rah"), and I’m a trilingual performer with a PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. I’ve lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and been on many stages! When I’m not performing, I love teaching kids to learn about other languages and cultures!

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com
(908) 370-6180
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How Bilingual Birdies Works

Our mission is to encourage cross-cultural awareness through our language and music curriculum so that children will grow up to be more open-minded adults.

Virtual and in-person services include:

Schools, birthdays and private classes

If you’re a school director interested in classes or a parent inquiring about a bilingual birthday party or private lessons, we’re here to deliver the best educational experience possible.

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Parent Materials

All enrolled families receive digital and physical materials to continue learning at home.

Parent materials include:

  • Downloads of our original music albums
  • Lyrics page of popular songs
  • Monthly ebooks of themed curriculum
  • Vocabulary sheets with keywords from class
  • Plush mini birdie puppet each semester

Schedule of Classes

In person classes (45 minutes long) are fun-filled language learning experiences in French. Lessons are music-based and include singing, dancing, and puppetry from certified educators. Enrolled families receive a physical birdie puppet, ebooks, music downloads, and vocabulary sheets to keep learning at home!

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In Person
Party with Zee
Spanish 0 - 5 yrs
Tue 04:30pm-05:15pm
January 06 - February 24 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

If full, please email asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to let us know of your interest. We can try to start a new class time at 3:30pm and are building a wait list.

Parking for Story Parlor can be found on residential streets, across the street at Cooperative Coffee, or at Archetype Brewing just a block down from Story Parlor.

Caretaker and child classes involve some sitting on the floor, but we have chairs for any adults who prefer to sit in chairs or stand. We often start sitting on the floor in a circle but children and adults are not expected to remain sitting, as we get up and dance and play together. With this age group we encourage exploration and play. Children absorb language and music in so many different ways, and it can take a few classes for kids that are new to taking group classes to get into the groove! More details provided after registration. Please email for any questions. asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

For customers who are extremely interested but have financial restraints, please email to explain and we can try to arrange for financial assistance, which will depend upon enrollment numbers and any donations we receive.

If you would like to try a class for free, please email asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to schedule a demo class with us! We would love to welcome you to see that class is the right fit for your family and little ones.
$125 USD Total

3/8 Weeks

ENROLL

A party with Zee Birdie is unline anything you've ever experienced! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to identifying family members and learning about how other families may be different from yours, along with exploring vocabulary around polite manners. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each newly enrolled family receives materials to practice at home including: a plush mini Zee Birdie puppet, one bilingual ebook per month reflecting themes from class, an album download of the 10 best original songs from class, and bilingual vocabulary sheets highlighting keywords from the curriculum. (Note: Enrolled families who are returning from a previous series of Zee classes receive ebooks and vocabulary sheets only.) All teachers are trained and certified in the Bilingual Birdies methodology and use intruments and props in class to make learning fun and engaging for all ages. Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families!

Daniela Risquez

Daniela Risquez is a singer, early childhood educator specializing in outdoor education, and a children's book illustrator from Caracas Venezuela. She has worked in preschools, education organizations, and has a degree in behavioral analysis. She loves working with kids and performs as a professional singer when she is not making all the kiddos giggle! Dani currently teaches Spanish in Bilingual Birdies Asheville classes and performs in birthday parties, school, and community concerts as part of the program’s performing band of teachers.

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

828-772-6825

In Person
Party with Zee
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
January 07 - February 25 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

WE ARE MAKING A WAIT LIST FOR THIS CLASS. PLEASE EMAIL ASHEVILLE@BILINGUALBIRDIES.COM FOR MORE INFO.

Parking for Story Parlor can be found on residential streets, across the street at Cooperative Coffee, or at Archetype Brewing just a block down from Story Parlor.

Caretaker and child classes involve some sitting on the floor, but we have chairs for any adults who prefer to sit in chairs or stand. We often start sitting on the floor in a circle but children and adults are not expected to remain sitting, as we get up and dance and play together. With this age group we encourage exploration and play. Children absorb language and music in so many different ways, and it can take a few classes for kids that are new to taking group classes to get into the groove! More details provided after registration. Please email for any questions. asheville@bilingualbirdies.com
For customers who are extremely interested but have financial restraints, please email to explain and we can try to arrange for financial assistance, which will depend upon enrollment numbers and any donations we receive.
If you would like to try a class for free, please email asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to schedule a demo class with us! We would love to welcome you to see that class is the right fit for your family and little ones.
$125 USD Total

3/8 Weeks

ENROLL

A party with Zee Birdie is unline anything you've ever experienced! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to identifying family members and learning about how other families may be different from yours, along with exploring vocabulary around polite manners. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each newly enrolled family receives materials to practice at home including: a plush mini Zee Birdie puppet, one bilingual ebook per month reflecting themes from class, an album download of the 10 best original songs from class, and bilingual vocabulary sheets highlighting keywords from the curriculum. (Note: Enrolled families who are returning from a previous series of Zee classes receive ebooks and vocabulary sheets only.) All teachers are trained and certified in the Bilingual Birdies methodology and use intruments and props in class to make learning fun and engaging for all ages. Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families!

Šara Stranovsky (Spanish)

Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah") started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity for littles in Asheville. She is a trilingual performer from New York City with a BA in Dance, and MA/PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. She has lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and toured on many international stages as a singer, dancer, and puppeteer. When not performing, Šara loves teaching kids to learn about other cultures through years of experience as an arts educator with world renowned institutions such as Lincoln Center, BAM, and beyond. She speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish and some Slovak and teaches both French and Spanish classes for Bilingual Birdies Asheville. She aims to help grow the global bilingual community in Asheville.

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

828-772-6825

In Person
Party with Lulu
French 0-5 yrs
Wed 04:00pm-04:45pm
January 07 - February 25 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

Parking for Story Parlor can be found on residential streets, across the street at Cooperative Coffee, or at Archetype Brewing just a block down from Story Parlor.

Caretaker and child classes involve some sitting on the floor, but we have chairs for any adults who prefer to sit in chairs or stand. We often start sitting on the floor in a circle but children and adults are not expected to remain sitting, as we get up and dance and play together. With this age group we encourage exploration and play. Children absorb language and music in so many different ways, and it can take a few classes for kids that are new to taking group classes to get into the groove! More details provided after registration. Please email for any questions. asheville@bilingualbirdies.com
For customers who are extremely interested but have financial restraints, please email to explain and we can try to arrange for financial assistance, which will depend upon enrollment numbers and any donations we receive.
If you would like to try a class for free, please email asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to schedule a demo class with us! We would love to welcome you to see that class is the right fit for your family and little ones.
$125 USD Total

3/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Lulu is the ultimate party bird and children will find out why this semester as she welcomes everyone to discover her awesome magic tricks and super-fun dance moves. Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each class through music, movement, and puppetry!

Šara Stranovsky (French)

Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah") started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity for littles in Asheville. She is a trilingual performer from New York City with a BA in Dance, and MA/PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. She has lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and toured on many international stages as a singer, dancer, and puppeteer. When not performing, Šara loves teaching kids to learn about other cultures through years of experience as an arts educator with world renowned institutions such as Lincoln Center, BAM, and beyond. She speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish and some Slovak and teaches both French and Spanish classes for Bilingual Birdies Asheville. She aims to help grow the global bilingual community in Asheville.

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

828-772-6825

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