On June 28, 2011, 42 years after the Stonewall riots, Pioneer Winter and Jared Sharon will present “42: A Stonewall Prospective,” a live multi-disciplinary dance performance that combines film and large-scale props to recall the events leading to the uprising and violent protests which ignited the modern-day gay civil rights movement. The intimate event will include three live dance sections that will range from dark to humorous, along with the premiere of an original film to further expand the performance.

As an artist growing up in a post-Stonewall society, Pioneer Winter says he owes his freedom to his cohorts — the social advocates that paved the way for greater acceptance for an important segment of the population. “It’s not always strife,” Winter says. “It is a passion to progress.” I spoke briefly with Winter about his vision for “42” and what he hopes to achieve through the performance.

Neil de la Flor: What brought “42: A Stonewall Prospective” to life?

Pioneer Winter: Support for “42: A Stonewall Prospective” was acquired through the Miami Beach Arts Gala grant. I hadn’t planned on applying for the funding, but the Miami Beach Arts Trust encouraged me to apply, using them as a fiscal sponsor since the grant funding was amassed in a gala where I presented my company.

ND: What is your vision for “42?”

PW: At first, I envisioned a composite look at gay-themed triumph and struggle over the past four decades, focusing on key aspects of the grind that has been gay ascension. Miami Beach Arts Trust’s Harvey Burstein and my partner, Jared Sharon, with whom I’m collaborating in the sculptural and visual arts components of the dance, encouraged me to narrow my sights to something time and funding appropriate.

ND: Is “42” about transformation?

PW: At first glance, the work may appear jaded. At second glance, the work conveys its humor. At third glance, one will see the unconditional positive regard that has imbued creation of the work. Through both personal and collective experience, we want to address the anxiety and feelings of powerlessness that were once common — and still are — but are now fading. With this newfound (and growing) freedom, there’s a need now to transcend.

“42: A Stonewall Prospective,” June 28, 2011 at 8 p.m. at Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla. 33139. This performance is open to the public (RSVP will be available to ensure entry), and admission is free, with an open bar sponsored by 42Below vodka. The performance contains partial nudity. Donations will be accepted.