This qualitative research aims to analyze the Approch to and Factors of Creating Dance Performance Thesis of Undergraduates in Dance Program, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. The research employed observation and interview as well as studying 77 students’ theses published during 2013-2018. The research instruments include related research papers, audiovisual media, an observation form, and an interview form. The data was analyzed, synthesized, and concluded. It is found that there are six concepts on which the students’ dance thesis development are based: 1) Traditions and cultures (45.45%) 2) Area-based approach (12.99%) 3) Literature or historical legend (12.99%) 4) Interpretation of point of view or beliefs (12.99%) 5) Imagination and fantasy (10.39%) and 6) Aesthetics (5.19%). The approaches and factors of dance thesis development incorporate documentary research, field research, interviews with experts, studying information technology sources, and employing personal experience to find the way to create the work that can be furthered and developed unlimitedly. The components of the created dance performances consist of 1) Plot/Story 2) Music and lyric composition 3) Performer selection 4) Choreography and movement design 5) Performance space design 6) Costume design and 7) Props design which respond to the objectives of the dance performance creation. The findings as found in the students’ dance theses can be used as a guideline for future curriculum development and thesis development involving a variety of concepts which respond to different needs of society, economy, and the country

Approch, factors, dance thesis, Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts