“Swan Lake” has undergone several changes in its nearly 150-year history.

It is most well-known for the version created by director Marius Petipa, presented in the Imperial Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1895.

Accompanied by the exquisite score of Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the captivating ballet tells the story of a beautiful swan queen, Odette, who, bound by an evil sorcerer’s spell, captures the heart of Prince Siegfried.

When the sorcerer, Von Rothbart, tricks the prince into mistakenly pledging love to Von Rothbart’s daughter, Odile, the prince must break the curse and save Odette.

Classical Arts Entertainment and The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine present “Swan Lake,” 2 p.m. Nov. 9, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton.

In a zoom interview, ballerina Luminita Bivol and Classical Arts Entertainment producer Ekaterina Vaganova talked about their roles in the company, the countries they’ve performed in and their lives in ballet.

“I had my first ballet class when I was five years old and started professional [dance] school at age nine,” says Bivol, who was born in Moldova and has also danced in Romania and Ukraine.

“I’m going to perform in ‘Dance of the Little Swans,’ and as a princess in the Third Act [in ‘Swan Lake’]. This is my third tour with Classical Arts Entertainment,” Bivol says.

Bivol cites her dance inspirations: “Internationally, it was Maya Plisetskaya. But also, my teacher, Cristina Terentiev, who was a principal dancer in Moldova and in Spain.”

Bivol has played roles in classical and neoclassical ballets, including “Don Quixote,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Nutcracker” and “Gisele.” When asked if she has a favorite, Bivol says, “I love everything, but I really wish to dance as Kitri in ‘Don Quixote.’”

Ekaterina Vaganova was born in Russia and is the great-granddaughter of world-famous ballerina, Agrippina Vaganova, who created the well-known Vaganova method of professional ballet training.

She is a three-time World Champion ballroom dancer, was a teacher for “Dancing With The Stars,” Italy, for five seasons, and a choreographer for “So You Think You Can Dance,” Russia, in 2015-16.

As to the enduring quality of “Swan Lake,” Vaganova says, “I think the music is a masterpiece itself: the genius of the composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. It’s kind of timeless.

“The power of art helps people to forget about their issues, any pain that normal life is giving them. In this tour, you can see the love and kindness which really wins in the end. It helps to dream and to believe that everything can have a happy ending,” says Vaganova.

What can audiences expect when attending “Swan Lake”?

“I think they’re going to be blown away by the quality of the dancing and the artistry of the cast,” Vaganova says.

“The ballet has so many legendary variations and choreography, special moments between the different character dances, the soloist variations, the beauty of the corps de ballet,” Vaganova emphasizes.

The State Theatre of Ukraine dancers are among the most prestigious and skilled in the world. They are trained to execute graceful and demanding choreography.

There are 38 dancers in the cast of “Swan Lake.” The production boasts exquisite set designs and beautiful, hand-created costumes. There are 150 performances this season. Performances are accompanied by an orchestra.

Classical Arts Entertainment (CAE) is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It presents three ballets per season. The company is touring in the United States and Canada, performing “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty” and the “Nutcracker.”

Vaganova says that CAE is proud to represent Ukraine, which has been involved in the Russo-Ukrainian war for a decade. The danger to Ukrainian citizens escalated after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Vaganova says that CAE appreciates how American audiences embrace and support the tours.

“It is really important that Ukrainian dancers are able to work and be safe,” says Vaganova. “It goes back to that theme of the ability to live the dream.”

“Swan Lake,” 2 p.m. Nov. 9, State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton. Tickets: 1-800-999-STATE (7828); 610-252-3132, https://statetheatre.org