Bilingual Birdies

Asheville, North Carolina

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.

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.


Meet your teachers!

Šara Stranovsky
French Teacher
Daniela Risquez
Spanish Teacher
Melissa Hyman
Spanish Teacher
Juan Manuel Diaz
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
Party with Coco
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Tue 03:30pm-04:15pm
March 19 - May 07 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $75 USD-5/8 Weeks

Note

Dates are March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7.
$75 USD Total

5/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Party with Coco Birdie and while you're having the time of your life you'll also learn new words in another langauge! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to what to do when you experience big emotions and a fun adventure into the world of construction and building. 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 Coco 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 Coco 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 ed, and a children's book illustrator from Caracas Venezuela. She loves working with kids and performs as a professional singer when she is not making all the kiddos giggle!

In Person
Adventures with Coco
French
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Tue 04:45pm-05:30pm
March 19 - May 07 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $75 USD-5/8 Weeks

Note

March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7.
$75 USD Total

5/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Coco Birdie will take you on an extraordinary adventure in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to how cool school is and identifying different shapes. 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 Coco 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!

Šara Stranovsky

My name is Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah"), and I started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity 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, Portuguese and some Spanish, teach French, and support Spanish classes!

In Person
Adventures with Coco
French
Registration closed.
0-6 yrs
Wed 09:30am-10:15am
March 20 - May 08 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $75 USD-5/8 Weeks

Note

Come learn some fun songs and vocabulary! Dates will be March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 (substitute), 24, May 1, May 8, with a possible makeup date scheduled May 15th.Caretaker and child classes are mixed ages, and we all learn from one another. Classes are an interactive-concert, with special attention and movement games. If your child is 5 or 6, they are allowed to be in the class with less supervision while you watch from the back or upstairs.
$75 USD Total

5/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Coco Birdie will take you on an extraordinary adventure in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to how cool school is and identifying different shapes. 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 Coco 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!

Šara Stranovsky

My name is Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah"), and I started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity 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, Portuguese and some Spanish, teach French, and support Spanish classes!

In Person
Party with Coco
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Thu 04:45pm-05:30pm
March 28 - May 16 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $100 USD-4/8 Weeks

Note

NOT FULL. THIS CLASS IS ON HOLD BECAUSE OF LOW ENROLLMENT. WE NEED 3 MORE PEOPLE TO JOIN TO OPEN THE CLASS UP. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING, PLEASE EMAIL ASHEVILLE@BILINGUALBIRDIES.COM AND WE WILL OPEN IT UP AGAIN.
$100 USD Total

4/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Party with Coco Birdie and while you're having the time of your life you'll also learn new words in another langauge! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to what to do when you experience big emotions and a fun adventure into the world of construction and building. 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 Coco 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 Coco 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 ed, and a children's book illustrator from Caracas Venezuela. She loves working with kids and performs as a professional singer when she is not making all the kiddos giggle!

In Person
Adventures with Coco
French
Registration closed.
0-6 yrs
Thu 03:30pm-04:15pm
March 28 - May 16 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $100 USD-4/8 Weeks

Note

Come learn some fun songs and vocabulary! Dates will be March 28, April 4, 11, 18 (substitute), 25, May 2, May 9, 116Caretaker and child classes are mixed ages, and we all learn from one another. Classes are an interactive-concert, with special attention and movement games. If your child is 5 or 6, they are allowed to be in the class with less supervision while you watch from the back or upstairs.
$100 USD Total

4/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Coco Birdie will take you on an extraordinary adventure in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to how cool school is and identifying different shapes. 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 Coco 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!

Šara Stranovsky

My name is Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah"), and I started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity 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, Portuguese and some Spanish, teach French, and support Spanish classes!

In Person
Party with Coco
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
April 03 - May 22 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

Come learn some fun songs and vocabulary! Class dates are, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22Caretaker and child classes are mixed ages, and we all learn from one another. Classes are an interactive-concert, with special attention and movement games. If your child is 5 or 6, they are allowed to be in the class with less supervision while you watch from the back or upstairs.
$125 USD Total

3/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Party with Coco Birdie and while you're having the time of your life you'll also learn new words in another langauge! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to what to do when you experience big emotions and a fun adventure into the world of construction and building. 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 Coco 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 Coco 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 ed, and a children's book illustrator from Caracas Venezuela. She loves working with kids and performs as a professional singer when she is not making all the kiddos giggle!

In Person
FRENCH Singalong May 23
French
03:30pm - 04:15pm
Thursday, May 23 location
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a pop-up class to extend our series! We will review some favorites from past semesters.

Šara Stranovsky

My name is Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah"), and I started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity 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, Portuguese and some Spanish, teach French, and support Spanish classes!

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