monkey dance
/ˈmʌŋkɪ dɑːns/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ dans/noun
Any of various tribal or folk dances involving imitation of monkeys, specifically the Balinese kecak dance, in which seated singers play the part of monkey soldiers.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Georg Forster (1754–1794), traveller and naturalist. From monkey + dance.