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
Wed 10:30am-11:15am
April 03 - May 22 Story Parlor
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $25 USD-7/8 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.
$25 USD Total

7/8 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 Tuesday May 21 Story Parlor
French
04:30pm - 05:15pm
Tuesday, May 21 location
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a special discounted pop-up class! (Normal $25). We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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
Spanish Sing along French 9:30am Wednesday May 22
French
09:30am - 10:15am
Wednesday, May 22 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a special discounted pop-up class in the beautiful park! We will meet across from the parking lot in French Broad River park under a big tree just north of the bathrooms. You'll see us and our Birdies sign! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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
FRENCH Singalong May 23
French
03:30pm - 04:15pm
Thursday, May 23 location
227b Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a special discounted pop-up class! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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
PARK POP-UP French Sing-a-Long Tues May 28
French
10:30am - 11:15am
Tuesday, May 28 French broad river park
510 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a special discounted pop-up class in the beautiful park! We will meet across from the parking lot in French Broad River park under a big tree just north of the bathrooms. You'll see us and our Birdies sign! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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
FRENCH sing along Tuesday May 28 at Story Parlor
French
04:30pm - 05:15pm
Tuesday, May 28 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a pop-up class! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families! Special discount class this summer. If many enrollees are interested in Spanish, we will incorporate a few Spanish tunes into the mix.

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
FRENCH Singalong Tuesday June 4
French
04:30pm - 05:15pm
Tuesday, June 04 location
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

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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
FRENCH sing along in the Park June 5 10:30am
French
10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, June 05 location
French Broad River Park, 508 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a pop-up class in the beautiful park! We will meet across from the parking lot in French Broad River park under a big tree just north of the bathrooms. You'll see us and our Birdies sign! And you will be emailed the exact location when you confirm. We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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
FRENCH sing along Tuesday June 11th
French
04:30pm - 05:15pm
Tuesday, June 11 location
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for an "extension" week pop-up class! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! 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
FRENCH Singalong June 12 Park Pop-UP June 12
French
10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, June 12 location
French Broad River Park, 508 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a pop-up class in the beautiful park! We will meet across from the parking lot in French Broad River park under a big tree just north of the bathrooms. You'll see us and our Birdies sign! And you will be emailed the exact location when you confirm. We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families! If many of you are Spanish students awaiting Spanish to start, I will incorporate some Spanish songs into the mix.

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
FRENCH sing along Thursday June 13
French
03:30pm - 04:15pm
Thursday, June 13 Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $15 USD
$15 USD Total

ENROLL

Come join us for a pop-up class! We will be singing songs with Coco Birdie! As with all of our inclusive family-style classes, children learn through live music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Dr. S is highly specialized in professional performing as a dancer, singer, and puppeteer (various credits in New York City), as well as specialized in education, with a PhD in Culture and Performance Studies from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures department! Come sing and experience the benefits of a family style music class plus add the language learning component! 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!

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