<p>Q. Why did you choose U.S.C.? Was it because you were unhappy with U.C.L.A.?</p>
<p>A. I dont like to talk about it. Lets just say I was disappointed with U.C.L.A. They werent able to realize my vision. They couldnt have a B.F.A. [program]. That really tells it all.</p>
<p>Q. But your experience with U.S.C. has been different?</p>
<p>A. With a private university I can accomplish what I couldnt with a state university. We can hire anybody from anywhere to teach. We can get the best students in the world.</p>
<p>Q. So you have more control over quality?</p>
<p>A. Absolutely.</p>
<p>Q. How did the relationship with U.S.C. come about?</p>
<p>A. They were courting me, even though they were pretending they were not. The dean will say it was a coincidence, but I was very aware. I told them, You dont have a dance program, even though I knew they had a little one. We talked about a school. They wanted infinity, and I gave them the moon.</p>
<p>Q: What role do you see the school playing in the Los Angeles dance scene?</p>
<p>A. Its not just going to be Los Angeles. Its going to be international. These dancers will be known all over the world. And L.A. will now have the reputation of being a little more cultural. You know New York and San Francisco have been putting us down forever.</p>
<p>Q. What do you see as your role in the new school?</p>
<p>A. I dont do anything unless Im involved, because thats no fun. And besides, theyre using my name. I better like it! So Im going to be part of the design of the building and the curriculum. I asked Stephen Rountree, president of the Music Center, if our students could use the Music Center facilities. My friend Joseph Polisi [the president of Juilliard] told me he wanted the two schools to work together. A few weeks ago I ran into Rachel Moore, the executive director of American Ballet Theater, and she said, Glorya, I want to partner. Its just bigger than I thought. I could cry, Im so excited.</p>