Dani (Glee)

Dani
First appearance	"Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
Last appearance	"Trio"
Created by	Ryan Murphy
Portrayed by	Demi Lovato
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Occupation	Waitress
Significant other(s)	Santana Lopez

Dani was a recurring character in Glee. Dani was portrayed by actress and singer Demi Lovato. Dani’s main storylines was centred around her brief relationship with Santana Lopez. Dani made her first appearance in the second episode of the fifth season, Tina in the Sky with Diamonds.

In August 19, 2013, it was announced that Lovato was joining the cast of Glee for a significant arc. It was also announced that Dani would be a struggling artist friend of Rachel and Santana. It was also said that she was contracted for six episodes.

Magazine Seventeen wrote “It looks like Demi will be Santana's new crush! At this year's VMAs, Naya Rivera spilled that Demi's character will catch Santana's eye this season and the pair will even have a duet.”

When speaking to Cosmopolitan magazine Naya Rivera said that working with Lovato has been a “blast”. Naya also stated that before shooting kissing scenes, she and Lovato made out in the trailer.

Dani explained to Santana about her parents not being supportive of her sexuality so she lifted her guitar and left and hasn’t looked back since.

Dani is introduced as a waitress in the diner that Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) works at. Santana instantly has a crush on Dani. Dani and Santana later sing Here Comes the Sun together where they kiss after the performance. Dani is later seen celebrating with Rachel and Santana and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) over Rachel’s Funny Girl role of Fanny.

Dani is next seen helping Kurt and Santana do auditions for Kurt’s band. When Elliot “Starchild” Gilbert (Adam Lambert) auditions with Lady Gaga song Marry the Night, Dani can be seen playing the guitar during the performance. Dani later performs Roar with the band.

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