You have written as though "they" were interested in Comp. work ( No CM etc ).
From a teaching perspective, altho we know its value, CM is NOT top priority when I teach my class/private lessons to beginners.
In matter of fact, the priority needs to be developing Lead/Follow and floor craft ,And the ability to get around a dance floor , in a social event
The majority of beginner students , do not give a pigs ear, about in depth techn.( and in many cases, not any !)
Here's a few words of wisdom from the late A. Moore.. para phrased " After teaching for 1 year, I began to realise that, not Everyone, wanted to be a medalist " ...