The Bateau act demonstrates this as gymnasts, suspended over the water on a metal grid, perform a parallel bar routine as they continually immerse themselves in water, showcasing their incredible dexterity and stamina. Also spectacular is the Contortionist act, where four contortionists twist themselves into positions that don't look humanly possible. In the Russian swing act, a team of acrobats, dressed in wedding apparel, gathers for a honeymoon celebration. Rocking back and forth on three separate swings, the acrobats take turns diving from the platform into the water, sailing and twisting through the air, at times missing each other by only inches. But the frailty of human life once again beckons as a funeral procession passes by.
Happiness is short-lived and quickly meets despair.
An ominous tone pervades every act, reminding viewers that behind life's successes there lurks tragedy, behind beauty, grief. Clowns Leonid Lekine and Valery Keft are the highlight of the show. A team of 14 divers works every show, two with microphones fitted into their face masks to communicate with stage staff. The pool also contains seven hydraulic lifts that are used to reshape the surface of the water. These lifts, which are constructed of steel and fiberglass, can give the illusion of walking on the water, slowly descending into it and any combination in between.