Thump, thump, thump. Scratch, thump, thud. If these sounds aren’t recognizable now, they will be Nov. 10.

That’s when the club scene hits Ames, but there is a catch. Clubbers do not have to be 21 to bust a move on this dance floor. Starting Nov. 10, Main Event at 115 Main St., will convert to a dance club for people of all ages one night a week.

Organizer Creed Ludwig said it is about time Ames catered a club specifically to the under-21 crowd. “The university has nothing for them to do other than the Maintenance Shop,” he said. “In any other town, there would be something for such a large population of residents to do.”

Main Event owner Brian Hanke said he agreed to open up the dance floor one night a week because there was a need. “I think it will be good for students,” he said. “There’s not much to do in Ames and this will give them other alternatives.”

Hanke said if Sunday goes well, other days may be added. But for now, Sunday will be the night for minors to get down.

Ludwig, a graduate student in criminal justice and political science from Chicago, said the “jam-packed” dormitory dances support his notion that people will go somewhere where there is good music and dancing, but no alcohol.

The bar will convert to an all-ages dance club Sunday at 7 p.m. The full-service kitchen will serve food and soft drinks. Smart drinks and juices will be available. Cover will set patrons back $3 or $4. Flyers passed out around town offer $1 off the cover charge.

Those dollars will gets patrons in to what Ludwig called “one big rave.”

“If you’re tired of going out and hearing the Macarena over and over, then this is for you,” he said. “We’ll have real music by real [disc jockies].”

Ludwig said DJs will be brought in from around the country to spin. No CDs here. Just vinyl, vinyl and more vinyl. Opening night, guests will include Doug Brandt playing house music, D. J. Razor spinning the tribal and jungle tunes, D.J. Julius Madison doing hip-hop, Ifran doing techno music and from Chicago, Racer X taking the techno set into disco.

Sunday will also feature a dance contest. Ludwig said the “huge dance floor” will easily accommodate those ready to strut their stuff. He said it’s important, though, for patrons to act responsibly. People will be asked to check their coats and anyone found with alcohol will be asked to leave.

“This could show the city that underage kids can handle the responsibility of going out, having fun and not drinking,” Ludwig said.

“Other clubs should love that this is going on,” he added. Ludwig said if underage people have somewhere to go, they may not keep trying to get into the 21 and over bars.

“This is their chance to come out and support the scene,” Ludwig said.