This is a circular leg movement exercise where the pointed toe keeps contact with the floor. This exercise develops the rotary position of the legs from the hips and flexibility in the ankles and insteps. It helps in the slimming of the hips and strengthening the upper thighs. Working leg moves continuously, the toe sliding lightly over the surface of the floor. This exercise involves a slow bending of the supporting leg with the working foot pointing in front of the supporting ankle, unfolding and extending to point the leg on the floor, or in the air, as the supporting leg slowly straightens.
Battement fondu develops and strengthens hips and legs.
This exercise is a series of quick foot movements with the ball of the foot brushing the floor. It develops strength in the legs, ankles and instep. The tummy is held in and torso erect while the legs are stretched outward to the maximum from thigh to toe. The working leg thigh is turned outward. It develops strength in the abdomen, legs, hips and thighs.