TASTE TEST 2026 GUIDE 🎥✨
Tomorrow is the big day! THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT ‼️ We will NOT be selling tickets at the door, nor is there a waitlist ‼️
Any last questions? Feel free to DM us! Happy watching 🎞️
🗓️ Show Date: May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
👩🏽💻 Graphics @alyssamcorpuz
✨ TASTE TEST 2026 IS SOLD OUT ✨
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for selling us out a third year in a row 💫 Thank you for showing up, believing in us, trusting us to entertain you, and continuing to pour so much love into this space we’ve built together. We are so excited and can’t wait to share this special day with all of you 💛
We will not be selling tickets at the door! See you on 5/9 🎥
🎥 ABOUT TASTE TEST 2026 🎥
Swipe to read more, then come to celebrate ✨ Tickets go on sale this Monday, April 6, 2026! 🎟️ Save the Date! Tell a friend, your kids, your wife ‼️‼️
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Photo and Graphics @alyssamcorpuz
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📸 SNACKPACK Presents: Sad Generation, Happy Pictures 📸
SG, HP was created in season 4 of SNACKPACK and was exclusively premiered at @tastetestdance 2025 and never seen again on any platforms 🫣🫢 now celebrating season 5 of SP and the lead up to Taste Test 2026, we hope you enjoy the release of our film ✨
“Sad Generation, Happy Pictures” revolves around the chaos and charm of a high school panoramic picture day as the seniors showcase their insufferable personalities in the perspective of a Lifetouch photographer. From individual prep to playful interactions within each clique, the story builds toward a lively, final photo where everyone comes together in a colorful celebration of individuality and unity.
🎥 Director, Cam Op, Editor — Alyssa Corpuz @alyssamcorpuz
💄 Styling & Makeup — Alyssa Corpuz @alyssamcorpuz
💃🏽 Choreography — Alyssa Corpuz @alyssamcorpuz
🧍🏻♂️PA Nate Souryasack @natesouryasack
🪩 Dancers
Alex Nguyen @alex.nyn
Aviv Russakow @aviv_isadora
Brooklyn Castillo @brppklyn
Charlie Nguyen @charlihors
Emily Wu @emelee.dances
Ezekiel Vedar @izziq.l_
Izma Zuberi @izma.exe
Jeriece Aragona @riecearagona
Jess Bunnag @justjap
Joanne Pearl @j_beb3
Katherine Zhang @katherinexzhang
Mikaela Lee @me._.kale
Miranda Ying @mirmirying
Nathan Gonzales @mnnnate
Ria Desai @riadesaiiii
Sarah Correll @sarah.correll
Tina Tran @mbti_na
Val Tran @vee._.sunflower
SNACKPACK @snackpackdance is performing live at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“SNACKPACK was founded in 2021, and is a San José based exhibition dance collective. SNACKPACK believes in uplifting all community members by fostering a safe, brave, and inclusive space, and they are committed to serving the community through critical conversations, creative curation, and community collaboration.“
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! ONLY 60 TICKETS LEFT 🔗 Price increases day-of event (if we don’t sell out before then)!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
Taste Buds @tastebudstraining is performing live at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“Founded in 2023, Taste Buds is a San José-based dance training team rooted in foundations and technique and focused on cultivating strength in both body and mind. We strive to guide dancers to transform their skills into confidence and authenticity, moving as their truest selves, together.“
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! ONLY 60 TICKETS LEFT 🔗 Price increases day-of event (if we don’t sell out before then)!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
“Pacer” directed by Alyssa Corpuz @alyssamcorpuz is premiering at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“Pacer” highlights womn as multi‑faceted, multi‑dimensional human beings. We are allowed to be aggressive and soft, independent yet desiring care, feminine and masculine, especially all at once. These contrasts are not contradictions, nor are they signs of being “too much.
Each section of “Pacer” embodies a different dimension of womanhood, inviting dancers to fully channel a specific intention while honoring the fluidity between them. The goal is relatability and empowerment while creating space for dancers and viewers to recognize themselves within these shifts and to feel affirmed in their complexity.”
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! Less than 100 tickets left 🔗 Price increases day-of event (if we don’t sell out prior)!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
“Delusional World Champion” directed by Nate Souryasack @natesouryasack is premiering at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“Delusional World Champion is visual representation of a cool song and a cool quote coming together! A new employee has a mental breakdown when asked for their thoughts on a meeting topic causing hallucinations and maladaptive daydreaming which leads to an epiphany of sorts.”
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! We are 85% sold out 🔗 Price increases day-of event (if we don’t sell out prior)!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
“Taste Test of Mom’s Recipe” directed by Jonathan @bumpsbygoose and Justin Mallari is premiering at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“Jonathan Guzman Hernandez and Justin Mallari are multi-faceted artists from the Bay Area, representing San Jose & Sunnyvale. They both enjoy many avenues of art, some of them including: breaking, playing vinyl records, & filmmaking, . They both have been community members of the San Jose & Bay Area breaking communities for 15+ years— consistenly showing up to practice & also capturing the history through camera lenses.
This film is a BTS documentary/ slice of life film of the breaking community & culture.“
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! We are 75% sold out 🔗 Price increases day-of event!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
“In My Blood” directed by CZ @czlesm & Mavis @mavis.choochoom is screening at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
““In My Blood” explores the duality within us all. In moments of uncertainty, when we question whether to keep going, an inner demon rises to hold us back. Yet in our lowest, most desperate states, there is also an unseen force that urges us forward. This choreography embodies the two opposing souls that coexist within the human mind. In the end, we rise above these internal battles—because giving up is simply not in our blood.“
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! We are 78% sold out 🔗 Price increases day-of event!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz
✨ TASTE TEST 2026 VENDORS ✨
Beyond excited to highlight these local businesses and artists at Taste Test! From 4:30-6:00 PM, shop our Vendor Market, Merch/Concessions, and settle in before the big show! 💫
🎨 @alyss.art_ — stationery, fabric & paper goods
🎵 @bumpsbygoose — curated CDs & vinyls
💐 @petitepetalco — flowers & bouquets
🧿 @thisandthings_sj — phone, tote, water bottle charm accessories
🎟️ ONLY 22% OF TICKETS LEFT ✨ Purchase link in bio 🔗
🗓️ Show Date: May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
👩🏽💻 Graphics @alyssamcorpuz
“Where Is The Love” directed by @beablizen _ is premiering at Taste Test 2026 🎥✨
“Bea Agustin is a filmmaker and choreographer from the Bay Area, creating what calls her through the authenticity and spirit that it demands. She loves what she does and even more than that, the community, care, and blessings that arise from each project. She sees her creativity as an honor and a privilege, but more than anything, her purpose.
This film captures joy as resistance. Solidarity, community, and giving flowers to the pioneers of culture.“
🎟️ Ticket purchase link in bio!! We are 75% sold out 🔗 Price increases day-of event!
🗓️ May 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale Theater, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
📷 Graphics and Reel @alyssamcorpuz