The story of Peter Pan and the music of Coldplay are not typically seen together in a ballet performance.

However, this Sunday, Volé, Penn State's student-run ballet club, will feature these themes in its spring performance.

Founded in 2000 by Jennifer Ellis and Jackie Sturgeon, Volé is a dance club that has members of all different skill levels. No prior dance experience is necessary to join. Placement auditions are held at the beginning of each semester to put all members into classes for their individual skill level.

Kelly Nowlin (junior-elementary education) is the president of Volé and joined the organization through an involvement fair freshman year.

"I wanted to do what I love to do which is to dance," Nowlin said.

With 150 members, Nowlin said Volé consists of club members and company members. The main difference between club and company members is commitment, she said. Club members are assigned and encouraged to attend certain classes, but not required. Company members must attend all classes, performance rehearsals and stay in shape. For class instruction, Nowlin said Volé tries to choose teachers with previous outside experience and teachers who have been with the club for at least one semester.

"I really think Volé is a unique group on campus because we don't require auditions," she said.

Publicity Chairwoman Jennifer Stripay (freshman-microbiology) studied dance for 16 years prior to attending Penn State. She got involved with the club during the fall 2005 semester.

Stripay said Volé made her transition to college a lot easier.

"It is an incredible experience, especially as a freshman. I couldn't have asked for something better to get involved in," she said.

Stripay said the spring performance consists of two acts: "Peter Pan" and "Coldplay Ballet".

"I think ['Coldplay Ballet'] really keeps it interesting for the audience," Stripay said.

Kimberly Merriman (senior-criminal justice), the treasurer for Volé, has been involved with the club since her freshman year. She said the club wanted to show two different aspects of ballet. The first act, "Peter Pan," is the complete ballet story while the second act, "Coldplay Ballet," is more contemporary and modern.

Dancing since age 4, Merriman said she wanted to have fun with ballet in college and not have it be stressful. There are four dance groups on campus, she said, and while other clubs are more competitive and selective, Volé is the only club and company that focuses on ballet.

"I wanted to dance because I love to dance and not just because I was lucky enough to get a spot in a club," Merriman said.

Stripay said the nice thing about Volé is that there is a wide range of technique and skill levels. She said it is interesting to watch and take part in the noncompetitive organization.

"[Volé] gives people a chance to experience ballet and work with everything," she said.

Ultimately, Merriman said she wants to see the club become more recognized and respected.

"I hope to see an even bigger membership level [and] have Volé become a more integral part of campus," she said.

Nowlin said she hopes the club can draw more people to ballet.

"We want to continue to grow and attract new members, and open up the world of ballet to new people," she said.