These routines are contrasted with some choreographically primitive numbers typical of vaudeville c. 1920. Part of Winfield's struggle both politically and choreographically, naturally, was from where he drew inspiration. Choreographically, Anisimova thought in character dancing terms; she knew much classical dance. Choreographically, "Sylvia" was also ahead of its time. "Thrash" has also recently been used choreographically by the Winston-Salem Festival Ballet.