About Elaine McDonald
Lived 1943 – 2018 (aged 75). Elaine McDonald was a British ballet dancer.
Elaine Maria McDonald (2 May 1943 – 8 December 2018) was a pioneer ballerina in Scotland.
Early life McDonald was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire. She subsequently gained a place at the Royal Ballet School. She lost her case at the European Court of Human Rights. The ruling was seen as victory as the court stated failing to consider a person's dignity could be considered a breach of human rights, and linked dignity to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Elaine McDonald's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Elaine McDonald?
Scottish ballerina
When was Elaine McDonald born?
Elaine McDonald was born on 2 May 1943.
When did Elaine McDonald die?
Elaine McDonald died on 8 December 2018.
What was Elaine McDonald's occupation?
Elaine McDonald was a ballet dancer.
What nationality was Elaine McDonald?
Elaine McDonald was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elaine McDonald. https://biography.guide/elaine-mcdonald/
MLA: "Elaine McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elaine-mcdonald/.
Chicago: "Elaine McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elaine-mcdonald/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC