THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY HAVE THEIR FIRST DANCE

With the formal portion of the day over, all that was left for President Obama and First Lady Michelle was to kick up their heels at the inauguration ball to celebrate his second term. 

The Obamas appeared on stage at the Washington Convention Center to wild cheering and thunderous applause from thousands of people. First Lady Michelle's choice of dress was finally revealed - a dramatic, red chiffon and velvet gown by Jason Wu. The designer had also created her dress for the 2008 ball. 

Obama paid tribute to his wife saying that although he was often criticized as President, 'nobody disputes the quality of the First Lady'. The couple then danced as Jennifer Hudson sang Al Green's Let's Stay Together.

                           

Barack and Michelle dance with service members during the ball to celebrate his second term