in 1963, the south african government granted subsidies to support ballet companies in the four provinces that existed at the time: the cape province, natal, orange free state, and transvaal. these subsidies permitted the hiring of principal dancers and ballet masters in each of the four provincial companies. when the uct ballet became a full-time, professional company in 1964, it was renamed the cape performing arts board ballet (capab ballet). howes became the company's artistic director and set it on a strong course into the future. since her retirement in 1969, the company has been directed by david poole, veronica paeper, and robin van wyk. it is known today as the cape town city ballet. howes retired as principal of the uct ballet school in 1972, when she was again succeeded by david poole. the school continues in operation to the present day as the uct school of dance.