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World's Oldest Square Dance Caller Keeps Central Valley Dancing

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The Central Valley is busy creating a new future for itself. But people still appreciate tradition. At 89, Ernie Kinney is the oldest active square dance caller in the world. That's according to CALLERLAB, the International Association of Square Dance Callers. A former Marine and school teacher, Kinney has called out the dance steps in all 50 states and all over the world. He's still in demand, even if now he sticks a little closer to his longtime Fresno home. He calls every week for the Travelin' Pioneers square dance club.

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