A large iron plate was spinning around on a metal rod, resembling a gigantic form of plate spinning.
On the plate were five large balls, and five acrobats each ran on top of a ball, rolling it with their feet.
With every movement of the balls, the plate wobbled precariously.
The acrobats dashed, leaped, stood on one leg, and somersaulted in the air to the rhythm of the music.
Their movements were spontaneous yet precise.
With each exquisite breath of the five, the plate's balance seemed to falter, but it gracefully restored equilibrium, tracing smooth curves.
As the plate leaned to one side, the balls spilled onto the stage one by one.
Five balls lined up in a row.
The five acrobats on top of them exchanged final greetings.
The signal announcing the intermission rang out, and applause poured from all directions.
It was directed towards the youngest of the five acrobats.
