^ That happens so many places^.
The sad thing is that not all that many students are looking to spend much time in technique class, getting better. I have a technique class and am disgusted with all the compeition kids that skip it in favor of coming to the class where they will be running their dance the whole time.
That a studio can at least offer it to students who wish they were getting more well-rounded training is important. I would be so pleased if more of my students thought like you.