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.

[email protected]
(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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Meet your teachers!

Daniela Risquez
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. 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
Demo
Spanish 0-3 encouraged yrs
03:45pm - 04:30pm
Tuesday, March 28 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks

CONFIRM DEMO

Experience the bilingual magic Bilingual Birdies Demo Class! Expect music, movement, and puppetry that make language learning the ultimate fun! Your session concludes with a bubble dance party extravaganza! You’ll go home singing songs with all the new words you’ve learned in class and excited to continue the journey.

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Demo
Spanish 3-5 encouraged (flexible) yrs
04:45pm - 05:30pm
Tuesday, March 28 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks

CONFIRM DEMO

Experience the bilingual magic Bilingual Birdies Demo Class! Expect music, movement, and puppetry that make language learning the ultimate fun! Your session concludes with a bubble dance party extravaganza! You’ll go home singing songs with all the new words you’ve learned in class and excited to continue the journey.

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Demo
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
09:30am - 10:15am
Tuesday, March 28 Asheville Music School
10 Ridgelawn Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks
This class is full. Please select a different class or for more info contact us.

CONFIRM DEMO

Experience the bilingual magic Bilingual Birdies Demo Class! Expect music, movement, and puppetry that make language learning the ultimate fun! Your session concludes with a bubble dance party extravaganza! You’ll go home singing songs with all the new words you’ve learned in class and excited to continue the journey.

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Demo
Spanish 3-5 encouraged (flexible) yrs
04:45pm - 05:30pm
Thursday, March 30 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks

CONFIRM DEMO

Experience the bilingual magic Bilingual Birdies Demo Class! Expect music, movement, and puppetry that make language learning the ultimate fun! Your session concludes with a bubble dance party extravaganza! You’ll go home singing songs with all the new words you’ve learned in class and excited to continue the journey.

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Demo
Spanish 0-5 yrs
10:00am - 10:45am
Thursday, March 30 Asheville Music School
10 Ridgelawn Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks

Note

Please email [email protected] with any questions.Parking available in the AMS parking lot.

CONFIRM DEMO

Experience the bilingual magic Bilingual Birdies Demo Class! Expect music, movement, and puppetry that make language learning the ultimate fun! Your session concludes with a bubble dance party extravaganza! You’ll go home singing songs with all the new words you’ve learned in class and excited to continue the journey.

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Party with Myla
Spanish 0-3 encouraged. (Flexible range.) yrs
Tuesday 03:45pm-04:30pm
April 11 - May 30 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Age Range: We are trying to split ages in two groups for more focused attention. But if a class fits best schedule wise, please feel free to join. If you are interested in a Thursday 3:45pm class for ages 0-3, please email [email protected] for interest. If we have at least 5 we will make a class.Parking: There are two paid lots within a five block vicinity, and free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. If you have any questions about enrollment, or if a class is full, please email [email protected] to speak with Shara.
$200 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Join Myla Birdie for a bilingual celebration in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to making new friends and preparing for Myla's big birthday party. 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 Myla 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 Myla 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

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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Party with Myla
Spanish 3-5 (flexible) yrs
Tuesday 04:45pm-05:30pm
April 11 - May 30 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Please email [email protected] if this class appears as full. We will put you on a wait list or figure out another class time! Thank you!
$200 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Join Myla Birdie for a bilingual celebration in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to making new friends and preparing for Myla's big birthday party. 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 Myla 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 Myla 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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Party with Myla
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Tuesday 09:30am-10:15am
April 11 - May 30 Asheville Music School
10 Ridgelawn Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Please email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list. This class is full, and we will start our wait list with DEMO participants. (It might open up!) We also have a 10am THURSDAY MORNING CLASS that has been recently opened due morning class interest. We might also open a Tues 9am class if there is enough interest so please email with interest.
This class is full. Please select a different class or for more info contact us.
$200 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

FULL

Join Myla Birdie for a bilingual celebration in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to making new friends and preparing for Myla's big birthday party. 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 Myla 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 Myla 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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Party with Myla
Spanish 3-5 encouraged (flexible) yrs
Thursday 04:45pm-05:30pm
April 13 - June 01 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

If FULL, please email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list. We are also going to open up a 3:45pm class if enough people are interested. We will get you into a class!
$200 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Join Myla Birdie for a bilingual celebration in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to making new friends and preparing for Myla's big birthday party. 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 Myla 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 Myla 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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

In Person
Party with Myla
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Thursday 10:00am-10:45am
April 13 - June 01 Asheville Music School
10 Ridgelawn Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $200 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Parking available at Asheville Music School! WE can't wait to sing and learn with you! At this location, we are limited to ONE caretaker per child. If you have a second caretaker who would love to come, we just ask that you see how full the class is for the day, and possibly sit further to the sides or take turns participating, since the space is a little smaller than our other location at Story Parlor. Thank you, Gracias.
$200 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Join Myla Birdie for a bilingual celebration in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to making new friends and preparing for Myla's big birthday party. 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 Myla 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 Myla 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!

[email protected]

(908) 370-6180

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