Put in context--- yes .

but i thought your reference was towards social dancing in general .

Again, it much depends on the individual. If they are enjoying what they do, I NEVER demand that they must conform to the stricter code of medal test style.
Ive been teaching a group of 5 couples for the past yr. The reason they keep coming back ?-- I seldom teach strict techn.

Social dance was supposed to be a way of learning enough to go out and have a good time, and that always my goal .