Dancing Script

Dancing Script font preview
Replaces: Brittany (78%) | OFL-1.1 | Updated: Jan 2026

About Dancing Script

Classification
display
Weights
Variable (100-900)
Features
Variable
SIL Open Font License 1.1

Free to use, modify, and distribute. Can be used commercially without attribution.

What's allowed?
  • ✓ Client work
  • ✓ SaaS / Web apps
  • ✓ YouTube / Video
  • ✓ Sell products
  • ✓ Print materials

Note: Derivative fonts must use the same license.

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Dancing Script is a lively, casual script typeface designed by Pablo Impallari. Released in 2011, it captures the spontaneous energy of informal handwriting with bouncing baselines and playful letterforms.

History and Design

Pablo Impallari designed Dancing Script to evoke the free-spirited character of 1950s casual script lettering. The typeface features varying baselines that create a dancing rhythm, hence the name. Unlike formal scripts, Dancing Script maintains legibility while conveying personality and warmth through its animated letterforms.

Why Dancing Script is Popular

Dancing Script has become a favorite for designers seeking a casual, friendly script alternative to more formal options. It serves as a free alternative to premium casual scripts, offering authenticity without the price tag. Its approachable character makes it suitable for personal branding, casual invitations, and creative projects.

Technical Features

  • Variable font: Weight axis from Regular (400) to Bold (700)
  • Bouncing baseline: Creates dynamic, lively rhythm
  • Connecting letters: Smooth joins between characters
  • Casual character: Friendly, informal appearance
  • Extended Latin: Support for Vietnamese and European languages

Best Use Cases

Dancing Script excels in:

  • Casual invitations: Birthday parties, casual events
  • Personal branding: Blogs, portfolios, creative businesses
  • Food and beverage: Restaurant menus, coffee shop branding
  • Social media: Friendly, approachable graphics
  • Greeting cards: Informal notes and messages

Usage Tips

Use Dancing Script at larger sizes (20px+) for legibility. Weight 500-600 offers good balance of personality and readability. Limit to headlines, signatures, and accent text rather than body copy. Pairs well with clean sans-serifs like Lato or Open Sans for contrast. The variable weight allows for subtle emphasis without losing the script character.

Alternative For (2)

Dancing Script is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:

#1 Brittany 78%
[Nicky Laatz] · display

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#2 Northwell 72%
[Sam Parrett] · display

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How to Use Dancing Script

Copy these code snippets to quickly add Dancing Script to your project.

CSS Import

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Dancing+Script:wght@100..900&display=swap');

HTML Link Tags

<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Dancing+Script:wght@100..900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

Tailwind CSS

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      fontFamily: {
        'dancing-script': ['"Dancing Script"', 'sans-serif'],
      },
    },
  },
}

// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-dancing-script">Your text here</p>

React / Next.js

// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Dancing_Script } from 'next/font/google';

const dancing_script = Dancing_Script({
  subsets: ['latin'],
  weight: ['100', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '700', '800', '900'],
});

export default function Component() {
  return (
    <p className={dancing_script.className}>
      Your text here
    </p>
  );
}

// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: '"Dancing Script"' }}>Your text</p>