Producers said the show had been scrapped because an investor withdrew after learning its leading lady had quit to take part in the BBC contest.
A BBC spokesman said: "We're delighted Dani is on board for Strictly and, when booked, was 100% available."
Harmer is the first celebrity to be confirmed for this year's Strictly.
Writing on her Twitter account, the 23-year-old said: "I would just like to send a massive apology to everyone that has booked tickets to see Disco Inferno! Unfortunately the tour has been cancelled!
"On behalf of all the cast thank you to all your amazing tweets from you guys who have seen and enjoyed it! We're all gutted."
She later posted: "Looking forward to my next adventure. Can't wait to tell you all what I'm doing next! So excited."
A spokesman for the actress told the BBC News Website: "We share the disappointment of Dani's fans that the Disco Inferno tour was regrettably cancelled.
"But we're delighted that the BBC have offered Dani this exciting opportunity, which she is now able to confirm."
The actress participated on BBC One's Let's Dance for Sport Relief in March where she reached the final as a double act with Outnumbered's Tyger Drew-Honey.
The pair performed to Fat Sam's Grand Slam from musical Bugsy Malone but lost out to Rowland Rivron's routine to Fatboy Slim's Weapon of Choice.
Set in 1976, Disco Inferno tells of a wannabe rock star who sells his soul to the Devil to fulfil his dreams.
It features a host of songs from the 1970s including Celebration, Instant Replay, I Will Survive and Play That Funky Music.
Also starring former EastEnders actor Sam Attwater and singer Javine Hylton, the touring production had only run for one week at Malvern Theatres before it was cancelled.
It had also been scheduled for weekly runs in Aberdeen, Belfast, Derby, Eastbourne, Hull and Darlington.
The full line up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing is expected to be announced next Tuesday.
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