Will ballet damage my hips in the long run?

Question

Or is that just pot luck?

Because I love ballet and I am in my early twenties and people tell me quite often that I will suffer later on in life with my joints because of it.

Answer 1

it could

a lot of ballerinas have to get hip replacements

make sure you get lots of nutritious food and lots of calcium

Answer 2

It is possible but unlikely. The same could be said for just walking.