Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi minat siswa terhadap kegiatan ekstrakurikuler tari di SMP Xaverius 2 Bandar Lampung. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sumber data berasal dari 21 siswa dan pelatih ekstrakurikuler tari. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data secara naratif, dan penarikan kesimpulan, serta menggunakan triangulasi sumber untuk keabsahan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minat siswa dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. Secara internal, motivasi intrinsik dan minat pribadi berpengaruh positif, kesiapan emosional berpengaruh, sedangkan kesiapan fisik dan mental tidak. Secara eksternal, lingkungan belajar nonfisik dan peran pelatih berpengaruh, sementara lingkungan fisik tidak. Dukungan sosial dari orang tua, guru, dan teman sebaya menunjukkan pengaruh yang bervariasi terhadap minat siswa.

This study aims to determine the factors that influence students' interest in dance extracurricular activities at SMP Xaverius 2 Bandar Lampung. The study used a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data sources came from 21 students and dance extracurricular coaches. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, narrative data presentation, and drawing conclusions, as well as using source triangulation for data validity. The results showed that student interest was influenced by internal and external factors. Internally, intrinsic motivation and personal interest had a positive influence, emotional readiness had an influence, while physical and mental readiness did not. Externally, the non-physical learning environment and the role of coaches had an influence, while the physical environment did not. Social support from parents, teachers, and peers showed varying influences on student interest.