It is apparent from contemporary correspondence that, at least initially, Stravinsky viewed Nijinsky's talents as a choreographer with approval; a letter he sent to Findeyzen praises the dancer's "passionate zeal and complete self-effacement".
Da correspondencia contemporánea despréndese que, canto menos inicialmente, Stravinskii viu os talentos de Nizhinskii con aprobación; unha carta que enviou a Findeyzen louva «o celo apaixonado e a completa modestia» do bailarín.