Bilingual Birdies

Asheville, North Carolina

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!

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.


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
Adventures with Zee
French 0-5 yrs
Wed 09:30am-10:15am
November 01 - January 03 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

We have a 6 class series this semester. Please enter the coupon SIX so that we can refund you for 2 classes since the system is set up for 8 only. The 6 dates are Nov 1, 8, 15, December 6, 13, and January 3. Please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com for any questions regarding the pricing, or for a siblings discount. We will continue doing 8-class semesters after this shorter one after the holiday season.
$125 USD Total

3/8 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!

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 Zee
French
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Thu 03:30pm-04:15pm
November 02 - January 04 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $75 USD-5/8 Weeks

Note

Please write SIX in the coupon code. This is a 6 class series: Nov 2, 9, 16, (No class Nov 23, 30) December 7, 14, (No class Dec 21, 28) January 4, If you cannot attend all 6 classes, please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com to see if we can work something out. We understand this is a travel-heavy time of year. We can't wait to learn with you!
$75 USD Total

5/8 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!

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 Zee
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Tue 03:30pm-04:15pm
November 07 - January 09 story parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:December 26, January 02 Total: $100 USD-4/8 Weeks

Note

Class dates are Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19 (No class Dec 26, No class January 2), January 9. If you know that you are unable to attend all 8 dates, please email us and we will try to work something out. Email for a free trial class. bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com
$100 USD Total

4/8 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 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 Zee
French
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Tue 04:45pm-05:30pm
November 07 - January 09 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $100 USD-4/8 Weeks

Note

We are running a 6 week semester. please enter SIX in the coupon code. Class dates are Nov 7, 14, (No class Nov 21, 28) December 5, 12, (No class December 19, Dec 26,) January 2, 9. Please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com with any questions, or for a free trial.
$100 USD Total

4/8 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!

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 Zee
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
November 08 - January 10 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 22, December 27 Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

Class dates are: Nov 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, Jan 3, 10. Please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com for any questions regarding the pricing, or for a siblings discount. If you cannot attend all the dates, please email us to see if we can work something out, as we know this season has a lot of travel for many people.
$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 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
Party with Zee
Spanish
Registration closed.
0-5 yrs
Wed 04:30pm-05:15pm
November 08 - January 10 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 22, December 27 Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

Please email to be on a wait list for this time slot. bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com It has space but we are letting people in one at a time to be careful of numbers. Class dates are: Nov 8, 15, (no class Nov 22) Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, (No class Dec 27) Jan 3, 10. Please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com for any questions regarding the pricing, or for a siblings discount. If you cannot attend all the dates, please email us to see if we can work something out, as we know this season has a lot of travel for many people.
This class is full. Please select a different class or for more info contact us.
$125 USD Total

3/8 Weeks

FULL

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 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
Party with Zee
Spanish 0-5 yrs
Thu 04:45pm-05:30pm
November 09 - January 11 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 23, December 28 Total: $125 USD-3/8 Weeks

Note

Please email to be on a wait list for this class. We may have an opening as things move around the first week. Classes are Nov 9, 16, (No class Nov 23) 30th, December 7, 14, 21, (No class Dec 28) January 4, 11. Please email bilingualbirdiesasheville@gmail.com for any questions, or if you cannot make all 8 classes and we will work something out. Email for a free trial for new families.
$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 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!

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