Grasp the ballet barre in one hand and stand in turned-out first or fifth position with your free arm open in a wide second position. Center your weight between both feet, align the top of your head with your spine and focus forward. Engage your abdominal muscles by consciously lifting them upward and backward toward your spine.
Brush your working foot forward along the floor as you transfer your weight to your standing leg. Lead with the working heel and turn out the working leg from the hip socket throughout the brush. Articulate through the foot until the foot is fully pointed with the big toe remaining on the floor.
Draw the working foot back to your initial first or fifth position. Lead with the toes of the working foot to maintain your turnout. Find your new center of balance over both feet.
Repeat the battement tendu to the side, back and side again, returning the working foot to first or fifth position as you close. Work slowly and deliberately for maximum benefit. Turn to the second side, grasp the barre and repeat the tendus with your new working foot.