As Brazilian Zouk made a name for itself in the dance community talented and influential dancers began to develop and explore to create more definitive styles, either by sheer development as a Zouk school, or by fusing Zouk with other dance styles such as Bachata, Salsa, Argentinian Tango, Contact Improvisation or West Coast Swing. As of 2019, two of the most popular branches of Brazilian Zouk are Traditional (Rio) and Lamba. Several styles of Brazilian Zouk have evolved, and the dances continue to evolve as Zouk gains popularity around the world. Styles that are presented at dance schools outside Brazil include: •
Traditional Zouk (or Rio-style Zouk) created by Adilio Porto (Zoukcreator) and Renata Pecanha is a style of Brazilian Zouk that can be both linear and circular, and contains a set of elements or basic patterns that are known under a certain name (in Portuguese), like Basic, Lateral, Viradinha, Elástico, and Bonus •
Lamba Zouk (or Zouk lambada, or Porto Seguro style) has the closest connection to
Lambada. It is characterized by constant, nonstop movement, unlike the Traditional style. •
Mzouk is the only style originated outside of
Brazil in Mallorca,
Spain. Mzouk defines its basic steps and movements by nomenclature rather than preset patterns. This means that patterns can be defined as a sequence of specific movements. •
Soulzouk is Zouk style created in Rio de Janeiro by a Zouk dancer named China (now written "Xina"). Soulzouk is based on the biomechanic of body movements and also on mutual understanding to have a more organic and natural dance; both the leader and the follower are taking active parts in creating the dance. In its beginning, Soulzouk was seen as a different way of dancing Zouk because it was using close embrace and more connection. At that time, it was something seen with a lot of judgments as it was outside the habits of the dance scene. •
Zouk Flow created by Arknjo 20 years ago at Rio de Janeiro, is a style influenced by urban dances Culture. such uses a Hip-Hop synergy and is natural characterised movements by of this the energy body to create steps. •
Neozouk is a style of basically circular movements and a philosophy about the energy management of these, developed by DJ, dancer, teacher and producer Mafie Zouker, from Rio de Janeiro and her partner Ruanita Santos, now based in Holland. Many professional Zouk dancers are creating and naming new sub-styles influenced by
contemporary dance,
hip-hop dance and others. ==International reception==