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 Utah's governor asks a tough question after Kirk shooting. Charlie Kirk's widow has a message for the world. For Armani heirs, a 'surprise twist' in the will. Not so fast on scanning that QR code. Report an error