Svetlana Scherba trained in Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics at Zaporozhye Gymnastics School in Ukraine, where her ballet training was an organic part of the program. Later, Scherba continued her rhythmic gymnastics training in Minsk, Belarus, under the tutoring of the Belarus National Team coaches. She received a Master of Sports of the U.S.S.R. in Rhythmic Gymnastics Achievement Award, and has won numerous national and international competitions. Scherba also graduated from the Belarus Institute of Physical Education and Sports with a Bachelor of Science in Gymnastics Training and Exercise Therapy, given with distinction.