SLIDESHOW: The Best Photos From The Inaugural Ball

After delivering his second inaugural address, reviewing the troops, and presiding over the inaugural parade, President Barack Obama concluded the first day of his last term with two inaugural balls. There, Obama thanked the troops and danced with his wife to Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of the Al Green classic, “Let’s Stay Together.”

What follow are some of the best photos from the star-studded evening:

President Barack Obama bows as he and First Lady Michelle Obama, wearing a ruby colored chiffon and velvet Jason Wu gown, gets ready to dance as singer Jennifer Hudson, right, sings Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Barack Obama dances with First Lady Michelle Obama during The Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama share a dance during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.  (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Jennifer Hudson, right, sings while President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Vice President Joe Biden dances with Army Staff Sgt. Keesha Dentino as Jill Biden dances with Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Figueroa during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington.  (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Alicia Keys performs during the Inaugural Ball in the Washington Convention Center at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Singer Stevie Wonder performs during the Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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