The materials in this dance curriculum framework are detailed and sequentially organized by age groups in order to provide a maximum amount of assistance for teachers in building dance lessons. There are four major components: Aesthetic Perception, Creative Process, Dance Heritage, and Aesthetic Valuing. The interrelatedness of the four components are demonstrated by paralleling, by grade level, the suggested learning outcomes from the detailed outlines for each major component. The detailed outline for each component identifies the overall key components, the sub-components, and their smaller elements. The development of the sample learning outcomes reflects potential for sequencing learning experiences in the K-12 curriculum. (JD)