<![CDATA[This study aims to identify and describe the factors causing low student motivation toward dance learning at SMP Negeri 1 Sutera in Sutera Subdistrict, Pesisir Selatan Regency. This is a qualitative study using a descriptive method. The research instrument was the researcher herself, assisted by writing materials and a camera. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The steps for analyzing the data are data collection, data description, data identification, data analysis, and data conclusion. The results of the study indicate that the factors causing low student motivation stem from both internal and external factors. Internal factors include students’ lack of attention during lessons; they rarely listen to the teacher’s explanations, resulting in weak understanding of the theory. When the teacher plays a video, many students are indifferent; regarding practical learning, only a few students follow the teacher’s instructions while the rest play around, making the practical learning environment less conducive. As for external factors, facilities and infrastructure do not adequately support practical learning activities such as props, practice spaces, and sound systems resulting in low student engagement in dance education at SMP Negeri 1 Sutera.]]>
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