Acro-paraglider Horacio Llorens performs while the northern lights illuminate the sky in Tromsø, Norway on January 12, 2016. (Frode Sandbech/Red Bull Content Pool)

Every one has the northern lights in their bucket list—even a professional paraglider like . But while most of us are content with experiencing the spectacular light show from the ground, Llorens waited for (and took) the opportunity to "dance" with the ethereal Aurora Borealis.

In early January 2016, to paraglide across the sky illuminated by the northern lights, and see the phenomenon right under his wing.

The 33-year-old Spaniard and Red Bull athlete, one of the world’s best acro-paragliders, has long wanted to combine his passion for flying with the famed northern lights but the eerie lightshow at the magnetic poles had been elusive. "Aurora is very shy," Llorens joked. "I’ve asked her out many times, but every time she was a no show."

And when the northern lights did show, Llorens had to overcome many challenges to successfully complete his bucket-list project. The challenges included snow storms, bad visibility and frozen wires. To capture the incredible images, Llorens was on stand-by for hours in 5 degrees F (-15 degrees C), ready for take off in very cold, windy and damp conditions. And because he flew above the water, he also wore a wetsuit, with his battery-heated gloves, under his flying outfit in case he had to land on the 35-degree waters.

(MORE:)

"I've found out that flying at night is difficult, especially this far north and during the winter," Llorens explained. "Tromsø was different from everything I’m used to. It was cold and dark, the wind was strong, and I was surrounded by water. So every decision was important."

With permission from the government, and his Thor200 paramotor provided by paramotor chassis company Kangook and motorcycle engine builder Polini, Llorens finally took to they sky—and the images captured show the daredevil flying across the surreal, green waves in a stunning "dance."

Would Llorens do it again?“It felt fantastic [when it finally worked out]," he said. "I’m very fortunate to have had this opportunity and to have this as a job. I will definitely come back to Tromsø, but the next time will be during the summer!"

Watch the video: