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This study explored using real-time gesture sonification (GS), i.e., wearable technology transforming body movements into sounds, to enhance proprioception, BA, and thus the SA.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this within-subjects design, 17 healthy adults (mean age\u202f=\u202f25.5\u202fyears) with varying dance expertise (novice, amateur, expert) improvised movements to match sounds with and without auditory feedback from motion sensors on wrists\/ankles modulated by their gestures. BA, immersion, pleasure, and self-efficacy were measured.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Sonification significantly increased body awareness, reward, and immersion (all <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.05).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>GS can enhance BA and the SA, pleasure, and control during physical activity. 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