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After celebrating his second inauguration with a throng estimated at about 800,000, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent the evening at more intimate affairs: 30,000 guests at two inaugural balls. The Obamas first swung by the Commander in Chief's Ball, where they danced in front of a sea of cell phone cameras to Jennifer Hudson's performance of Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together." They then switched partners: the first lady danced with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timothy D. Easterling and the president danced with an Air Force Staff Sgt. Bria D. Nelson. Obama sang a bit of the same song at a campaign fundraiser in Harlem last year. The first lady wore a custom, ruby-colored gown designed by Jason Wu, who also designed her inaugural gown in 2009, and the president wore a tuxedo and white tie. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, also appeared at the two balls, dancing to Jamie Foxx performing Ray Charles' "I Can't Stop Loving You." Foxx portrayed the singer in the movie "Ray." The Bidens also switched partners with military members, the vice president dancing with Army Staff Sgt. Keesha Nicole Dentino and Mrs. Biden with Navy Petty Officer Patrick Figueroa. Obama delivered the "thanks of the American people" to the members of the military at the service members' ball. "Thank you for volunteering, thank you for stepping up, thanks for making us strong, thank you for keeping us safe," the commander-in-chief told the cheering revelers. He also told them that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey had promised to sing, "so hold him to that." The Obamas also danced to "Let's Stay Together" at the Inaugural Ball, also held in the convention center. Hudson was one of 21 acts that were to perform at the two balls, including Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, fun., members of the cast of "Glee," John Legend, Katy Perry, Marc Anthony, Mindless Behavior, Nick Cannon, Smokey Robinson, Soul Children of Chicago, Soundgarden, Stevie Wonder and Usher. Click here to read more Source: CNN