Bilingual Birdies

Asheville, North Carolina

Meet Šara

Learn French and Spanish with Šara!

My name is Dr. Šara (“Sha-rah"), and I started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to increase diversity and language-learning for littles in Asheville. I’m a trilingual performer with a PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. I’ve lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and toured on many international stages! When I’m not performing, I love teaching kids to learn about other cultures through my years of experience as an arts educator with Bilingual Birdies and beyond. I speak French and Portuguese and teach French alongside running operations at Bilingual Birdies Asheville.

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com
(828) 772-6825
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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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Meet your teachers!

Šara Stranovsky
French Teacher
Daniela Risquez
Spanish Teacher
Carla Orellana
Spanish Teacher
Melissa Hyman
Spanish Teacher
I love Bilingual Birdies because my child gets to experience language the way she wants to learn.
Sharon Ng
Mom
The program is phenomenal! It prepares children for the world ahead.
Yvonne Young
Director, Ccs Montessori Preschool

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 and Spanish. 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
Adventures with Zee
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Sat 10:30am-11:15am
September 20 - November 15 Attic salt theater company
2000 Riverside Dr #9, Woodfin, NC 28804
Days Off:October 18 Total: $200 -0/8 Weeks

Note

WAIT LIST.
PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to register for this class. We do have space, but the class is currently on pause until 3 more people express interest in enrolling, therefore we are operating this class with a wait list.
This class is full. Please select a different class or for more info contact us.
$200 Total

0/8 Weeks

FULL

Your teacher and Zee Birdie are waiting to take you on the best bilingual adventure ever! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to moving your body and enjoying a safari adventure in the jungle. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each 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. 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!

In Person
Adventures with Zee
0-5, with 6 months to 3 years recommended. yrs
Tue 03:30pm-04:15pm
September 23 - November 18 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 11 Total: $200 -0/8 Weeks

Note

WAIT LIST.
Email asheville@bilingualbirdies.com to join this class.

There is space, but we are controlling the enrollment by way of wait list to let people in. Thank you!
$200 Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Your teacher and Zee Birdie are waiting to take you on the best bilingual adventure ever! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to moving your body and enjoying a safari adventure in the jungle. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each 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. 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!

In Person
Adventures with Zee
0-5, with ages 3 to 5 recommended for similar age groupings. yrs
Tue 04:30pm-05:15pm
September 23 - November 18 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 11 Total: $200 -0/8 Weeks

Note

IF FULL, please email to be on a wait list. We may be splitting into two groups and can make room for more people to enroll.

We have age groupings for the 3:30 and 4:30 classes to encourage some littles to make similarly aged friends! But we are not strict if a different slot is preferred or if you have siblings. The 3:30 and 4:30 classes have the same content.

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 have been severely affected financially by Hurricane Helene, 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.
$200 Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Your teacher and Zee Birdie are waiting to take you on the best bilingual adventure ever! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to moving your body and enjoying a safari adventure in the jungle. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each 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. 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!

In Person
Adventures with Zee
0-5 yrs
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
September 24 - November 12 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 -0/8 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 have been severely affected financially by Hurricane Helene, 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.
$200 Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Your teacher and Zee Birdie are waiting to take you on the best bilingual adventure ever! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to moving your body and enjoying a safari adventure in the jungle. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each 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. 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!

In Person
Adventures with Lulu
0-5 yrs
Wed 04:00pm-04:45pm
September 24 - November 12 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 -0/8 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.
$200 Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Lulu's taking children on the best adventures ever this semester as she journeys to the North and South Pole to meet some icy friends and explore under the sea! Children learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each class through music, movement, and puppetry! This is one of the most fun themed semesters that we offer!

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