Creating the pattern out

I've created the pattern out by referring to the reference image and this is how it will looks like. I've also created a path using EP curve tool. I'll try to do some animation now by using the path to animate the spheres. 

Animated Pattern Picture

This is the pattern that I will be animating, for the pattern I would like to make it spin and maybe to make it open and close like a flower petals.

The animated pattern will open up and close down.