It was in January that the Kyiv Grand Ballet left on their tour and since then they have not been able to visit their native Ukraine.

Instead, there have been performances around Europe and a tour in South America.

Through the ballet, they try to help as best they can in their home country.

- We donate the money we earn to the army and our families, says Vitalii Heramysenko.

"Magically"

On Monday evening, they perform in Karlstad CCC with a set of "The Nutcracker".

- It's magical and I think this story fits well for different ages, says ballet dancer Marta Kaliandruk.

See more of what the ballet dancers say in the clip above.