Technique

Recently heard someone comment (yet again) that too much emphasis on the perfecting techniques in Tango can actually be detrimental to the overall enjoyment of the dance. Have to say that I am grudgingly agreeing with the statement. However, perhaps due to my nature as a engineer/scientist, the temptation of reaching greater heights in technical sufficiency is always too alluring!? So, in the final analysis, in reference to the recent Technique vs Passion debate on Tango-L list, personally I am tipping the scale towards Technique, no matter what the general consensus is.