President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama celebrate during the first inaugural ball of the evening, the Neighborhood Ball, held in Washington on Tuesday. They look rested here, but there were nine more balls to twirl through before the new First Couple could get any sleep.
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First dance of a new life
At each of the 10 balls, the first couple began by dancing to the Etta James' classic, "At Last." At the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, the song was sung by Beyonce Knowles.
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Capturing the night
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, center, watches the president and first lady dance at the Western Inaugural Ball.
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Center stage
Vice President Joe Biden dances with his wife Jill at the Commander-in-Chief ball, which honors the country's active duty and reserve military personnel. The ball was broadcast to service personnel around the world.
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Leo came from London
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio speaks during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. The actor had dashed to D.C. from London, where on Monday he was attending the U.K. premiere for his latest movie, "Revolutionary Road."
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Get down, Mister President
After an initial slow dance with his wife, right, President Barack Obama loosens up and shows a little fancy footworkat the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. "You could tell that’s a black president from the way he was moving," comedian Jamie Foxx joked.
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Lighting up the night
Singer will.i.am of the Black-Eyes Peas performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington. He's written multiple songs supporting Obama.
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Cameras flashing
The crowd tries to snap photos of President Barack Obama as he speaks at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. The president, who himself once worked as a neighborhood organizer, praised the first-ever event. "This campaign was organized neighborhood by neighborhood," he said. "This ball is the one which captures best, I think, the spirit of this campaign."
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Aloha!
The President and first lady flash smiles while dancing at the Obama Home States Ball, celebrating the new president's childhood in Hawaii and adulthood in Illinois. "Hello everybody. Aloha! What's going on?" said the new president.
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Star power
The stars came out in droves to perform at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, including Stevie Wonder and Sting.
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Blaze of purple glory
Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige was among the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball performers.
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Vice President's dance
Vice-President Joe Biden dances with his wife Jill Biden at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.
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Changing partners
At the Commander in Chief's Ball, President Obama danced with Army Sgt. Margaret Herrera, while Michelle Obama took a spin with Marine Sgt. Eliidio Guillen. Herrera was so overcome by emotion that she wept while dancing with the new president.
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Take five
Adam Levine, lead singer of the band Maroon 5, had the audience rocking during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.
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All danced out
Inaugural ball-goers rest on the steps of the Washington Convention Center at the end of a night that featured ten inaugural balls celebrating the swearing-in of President Barack Obama.
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Stars come out
Mariah Carey sings her song "Hero" at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. She earlier said her song is "fitting for (Obama). It's appropriate."
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The First Couple
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama dance during the Eastern Regional Inaugural Ball at Union Station early on Jan. 21. Michelle Obama's dress is by 26-year-old designer Jason Wu. The full-skirted white gown features a strap across her right shoulder, a ruched bodice, fluffy appliques and sparkly beading. After the evening's events, it will be donated to the Smithsonian, as is tradition for inaugural gowns.