Politics | President Obama Let the Parties Begin By John Johnson Posted Jan 20, 2009 7:52 PM CST Copied First lady Michelle Obama, left, jokes with President Barack Obama after their first dance together at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ballin Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The first couple changed into new duds after a busy day and dropped in on the first of 10 inauguration balls they are scheduled to attend, the AP reports. They treated partygoers to their first dance as a presidential couple, with Michelle wearing a white, full-skirted dress by Taiwanese designer Jason Wu. The first lady will follow tradition and donate it to the Smithsonian. Read These Next More pics have reportedly emerged from Guthrie home cameras. North Korea just reportedly fired 10 missiles toward the sea. Sheriff in Guthrie case says he may have a motive, and a warning. NBCUniversal just dumped a 30-year-old entertainment staple. Report an error