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 Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error