Flashing colored lights splashed on energetic dancers while televisions in the corners displayed the latest in music and sport videos. People showed their flair and style as they danced to tunes piped over the speakers by a disc jockey.

Each Tuesday, Players, 112 W. College Ave., features an "18-and-over night" when young adults who are not old enough to drink can enjoy the State College nightlife.

"It's a good idea, it gives people a chance to get out. It's a lot of fun and you meet a lot of new people," said Matt Westley (freshman-division of undergraduate studies).

The weekly program was initiated by several groups, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, whose members thought younger adults needed a place to go to have safe fun, said John Cocolin, the bar's owner.

"Basically, everything is the same as a 21-and-over night with the exception that there is no alcohol available, he said. "Although it is enjoyed by a younger crowd, it is also enjoyed by those who are 21 who don't drink, but like to dance."

"One can expect to find dancing, sports and music videos, live sports programming along with pool and sports games like basketball and air hockey," Cocolin said.

There have been few complaints about the 18-and-over night. Personnel and customers said that even though the event attracts a younger crowd, the atmosphere is nice and the night is successful every week.

"Even though the crowd is younger it's a lot of fun," said Rod Stackhouse, a bouncer. "Everyone should take advantage of it. The nice thing about it is that it's not a hassle. You walk in and have fun and it's aesthetically pleasing."

Although dancers differed about what type of music should be played, they did not stop jumping, shaking and 'electric sliding' all over the dance floor.

"If this place was in New York it would be bumpin' ", Bukhari Ngala-El (junior-administration of justice) said.

German exchange student Christine Schmidt said this was a new experience for her compared to the dance clubs in Germany.

"The people are younger, the style in clothes are different, there is more diversity in the people you meet, and we don't have line dances," Schmidt said.