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DiCaprio dancing off Sandy’s wrath

While thousands in New York and New Jersey struggled in the devastating aftermath of Sandy, some celebs couldn’t stop the party.

Giuseppe Cipriani and son Ignazio threw a lavish bash at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday night, as Halloween was canceled across the region and downtown Manhattan remained cloaked in darkness.

Stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Dita Von Teese, Jay-Z and Beyoncé joined the bash, which Cipriani reps say went on until well after 5 a.m. and was not for charity.

One guest told us, “The Ciprianis put a lot of effort into the party, bringing in DJs who play Ibiza, including Marco Carola, by private jet, as well as guests from Europe who frequent Cipriani venues. It was one of the best mix of celebrities, great decor and music I have ever witnessed at a party. Dancing went on until 6 a.m.”

One source tells us Crowe stayed low-key, while DiCaprio tried — but failed — to make a subtle entrance in a mask with a gaggle of 15 models. Jonah Hill flirted with model Le Call. Also there were Oren Alexander, Baron Davis and Timbaland. Crowe was so impressed with the scene, he tweeted, “Leo, jay Z, Beyonce, Jonah, Dita, what a room, Cipriani 42nd St, amazing space, explodes on Halloween.”

Another source said Jay and B arrived unexpectedly and stayed for 20 minutes. They were also spotted at Midtown club Lavo on Wednesday night. Sources tell Page Six they evacuated from their TriBeCa penthouse after losing power and moved uptown, where they have a second apartment. The A-list couple were also seen relaxing at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Another guest said, “Without power, many escaped uptown, and rather than staying on a friend’s couch or in their hotel room, they went out. People at the party were just happy to be around others.”

While we heard some guests paid $10,000 a table, and the bash was awash with all-you-can- drink champagne, a party rep claimed tickets were $200 each and said the party wasn’t canceled since many guests had flown in from Europe, adding, “It was all about the music.”