Is mountain biking bad for ballet?

I just started taking ballet, im 15 and have been mountain biking frequently basically ever since i could ride a bike...how bad is it for having good leg form in ballet?

Is mountain biking bad for ballet?amc theatre

I am a former professional ballet dancer. yes, mountain biking can build up the wrong muscles for your art, not to mention not looking great in your line. Ballet is much more demanding than almost any other physical activity in terms of what it asks of your body. A lot of ballet companies make their dancers sign a contract about not indulging in other activities, like skating, skiing, etc. The other thing to think about is the potential for accidents.

If you're really a serious dancer, it's not worth the risk, but if you just enjoy ballet, but like doing other things just as much, go ahead. You're pretty old to be "just starting" ballet and expect to have any kind of profession in it, so maybe it's best to just keep doing what you like to do.

Is mountain biking bad for ballet?symphony opera theater

Shouldn't be. But I suppose that ballet is bad for mountain biking.
Only if you fall and "break a leg"!
no. it helps your leg musles get stronger. which is good for dancing!!
sort of
Both are complimentary to a firm body
I can't see it being a problem, unless getting large thighs is frowned upon in ballet. Bicycling does wonders for cardivascular fitness, improves balance and coordination, and is a great non-impact exercise for the legs too.

But it can lead to big, meaty thighs. I like my legs that way, so biking's the sport for me. :-)
well well well.

my older sister is a ballet teacher at 24, and i shall ask her.

one moment....

ok she said that mountian biking is ok, you just need to not do it as much. it will also create tension in the quadrasep and not allow you to stretch long enough. plus, you need to set your priorities!!!!! gosh, you want to be a pro mountain biker, in dirty mud, or you want to be an elegant the best you can be ballerina! goodness, well its not easy. its a whole other world.

what studio do you go to?
Professional dancers have very toned mucles. I don't see anything wrong with biking. It will help you gain strength. Keep with it!
hmm i never heard of that but it makes sense kinda but i don't think it will bother u much really.u need muscles for ballet just in the right areas u know.