THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DANCE EXTRACURRICULARS IN ENCOURAGING PROGRESS ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC STUDENTS AT THE LEADING AL- AZHAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MEDAN

Tisya Dwi Khanaya
OK Mhd Rayyan Athaya
Muhammad Fayyaz Algifari
Ratu Azura Saragih
Indah Astriani
Trivana Rija Bangun

International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS)
Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): November

This research is a study of the effectiveness of extracurricular dance, which is a form of activity that is currently scheduled and is a routine activity every Monday and Wednesday at Al-Azhar Superior High School, Medan. The aim is to examine the effectiveness of extracurricular programs in advancing academic and non-academic students at Al-Azhar Medan Superior High School. The research method chosen was a qualitative descriptive approach by conducting a survey of 4 out of 35 students who played an active role in participating in dance extracurricular activities. The research results state that participation in extracurricular activities has a positive and significant impact on increasing academic achievement, developing non-academic skills such as memory, teamwork, and focus for students who are active in implementing them. Apart from that, it also describes increased learning motivation and a greater sense of involvement in activities in the school environment. This explains the importance of extracurricular programs as a means of encouraging the development of the achievements of every student who is active in their implementation.