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
Party with Coco
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Mon 04:30pm-05:15pm
July 06 - August 24 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $75 USD-5/8 Weeks

Note

Come sing and dance and play with us using rhythm, singing, and imaginative play games, all while learning Spanish! The Well is a magical place right near Ingles. You can park in the back lot or park at Ingles and walk over. Our classes have some sitting (we start out in "circle time" settings,) but adults and kids who need to get their wiggles out or need chairs, we welcome you to adapt and feel safe/free.

PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com with any questions.
$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 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
Demo
Spanish 0-6 yrs
10:00am - 10:45am
Sunday, August 30 Cooperative Coffee
210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $0 USD-0/0 Weeks

Note

Sunday morning 10-10:45am! Join us in the back of the coffee shop outside! Follow social media to confirm, since weather may impact us. Donations welcome (we will have a QR code where you can pay by Venmo or Square or cash.)

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.

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
Adventures with Kai
Spanish 6m - 5 yrs
Mon 04:30pm-05:15pm
September 14 - November 02 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Come sing and dance and play with us using rhythm, singing, and imaginative play games, all while learning Spanish! We will be working with themes related to space and sports this fall, with Kai Birdie, the red bird! The Well is a magical place right near Ingles. You can park in the back lot or park at Ingles and walk over. This is a caretaker and child class which includes sitting on the floor (we start out in "circle time" settings,) but adults and kids who need to get their wiggles out or need chairs, we welcome you to adapt and feel safe/free.

PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com with any questions. Infant siblings may tag along for free if they are under 11 months.
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

This semester Kai takes children on an adventure of a lifetime where he's teaching everyone how to build an imaginary rocket to launch into space and have a dance party on the moon! There will also be a fun lesson about teamwork and playing different sports activities. Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each fun-filled themed class and get to sing, dance, and interact with puppets!

Melissa Hyman

Melissa Hyman is a musician, arts educator and mom, originally from the NYC area. She studied French for many years, has a BA in Spanish from the University of Vermont and has lived in Perú and Switzerland. Melissa currently teaches rock band at French Broad River Academy, is the Asheville Music Teacher for Arts For Life (an arts-in-healthcare nonprofit serving children and families facing serious illness), and coordinates the Swannanoa Gathering Children's Program at Warren Wilson College. She also performs with several local bands including The Moon and You, Cowboy Judy, Tina & Her Pony, and Hannah Kaminer & the Wistfuls. Melissa is a longtime singer, songwriter and recording artist who plays and teaches cello, bass, ukulele and guitar. She is thrilled to become part of the Bilingual Birdies family - this program aligns beautifully with her interests, values and skills!

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

828-772-6825

In Person
Adventures with Kai
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Mon 05:30pm-06:15pm
September 14 - November 02 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Come sing and dance and play with us using rhythm, singing, and imaginative play games, all while learning Spanish! We will be working with themes related to space and sports this fall, with Kai Birdie, the red bird! The Well is a magical place right near Ingles. You can park in the back lot or park at Ingles and walk over. This is a caretaker and child class which includes sitting on the floor (we start out in "circle time" settings,) but adults and kids who need to get their wiggles out or need chairs, we welcome you to adapt and feel safe/free.

PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com with any questions. Infant siblings may tag along for free if they are under 11 months.
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

This semester Kai takes children on an adventure of a lifetime where he's teaching everyone how to build an imaginary rocket to launch into space and have a dance party on the moon! There will also be a fun lesson about teamwork and playing different sports activities. Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each fun-filled themed class and get to sing, dance, and interact with puppets!

Melissa Hyman

Melissa Hyman is a musician, arts educator and mom, originally from the NYC area. She studied French for many years, has a BA in Spanish from the University of Vermont and has lived in Perú and Switzerland. Melissa currently teaches rock band at French Broad River Academy, is the Asheville Music Teacher for Arts For Life (an arts-in-healthcare nonprofit serving children and families facing serious illness), and coordinates the Swannanoa Gathering Children's Program at Warren Wilson College. She also performs with several local bands including The Moon and You, Cowboy Judy, Tina & Her Pony, and Hannah Kaminer & the Wistfuls. Melissa is a longtime singer, songwriter and recording artist who plays and teaches cello, bass, ukulele and guitar. She is thrilled to become part of the Bilingual Birdies family - this program aligns beautifully with her interests, values and skills!

asheville@bilingualbirdies.com

828-772-6825

In Person
Party with Myla
French 0-5 yrs
Wed 04:00pm-04:45pm
September 16 - November 04 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Come sing and dance and play with us using rhythm, singing, and imaginative play games, all while learning Spanish! We will be working with themes related to friends and birthdays this fall, with Biko Birdie, the blue bird! The Well is a magical place right near Ingles. You can park in the back lot or park at Ingles and walk over. This is a caretaker and child class which includes sitting on the floor (we start out in "circle time" settings,) but adults and kids who need to get their wiggles out or need chairs, we welcome you to adapt and feel safe/free.

PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com with any questions. Infant siblings may tag along for free if they are under 11 months.
$208 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 (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

In Person
Adventures with Kai
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
September 16 - November 04 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

Come sing and dance and play with us using rhythm, singing, and imaginative play games, all while learning Spanish! We will be working with themes related to space and sports this fall, with Kai Birdie, the red bird! The Well is a magical place right near Ingles. You can park in the back lot or park at Ingles and walk over. This is a caretaker and child class which includes sitting on the floor (we start out in "circle time" settings,) but adults and kids who need to get their wiggles out or need chairs, we welcome you to adapt and feel safe/free.

PLEASE EMAIL asheville@bilingualbirdies.com with any questions. Infant siblings may tag along for free if they are under 11 months.
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

This semester Kai takes children on an adventure of a lifetime where he's teaching everyone how to build an imaginary rocket to launch into space and have a dance party on the moon! There will also be a fun lesson about teamwork and playing different sports activities. Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each fun-filled themed class and get to sing, dance, and interact with puppets!

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

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