Well, I don't really play SM5 on linux. (I just use windows to play it.) Although, if you want to compile the source, you can get the most up to date version here:
https://github.com/stepmania/stepmaniaI haven't compiled sm5 in linux in ages so, I won't be much help here. (Yes, I have tried it but, it's been a while...) All I know is you will need to get a bunch of dependencies/libs. You will need to run... autogen.sh? and build it in one of the directories... (It's been ages sorry. For all I know, it may be different now.) If your too lazy, install it in wine like I did. :P
If you get stuck, ask the developers. They would be more help than I am. IRC: irc.freenode.net/#stepmania-devs
edit: Actually, read this.
http://beta.stepmania.com/wiki/compiling-stepmania/~ SpoOkyMagician