Whim W’Him opened its 16th season in Seattle with a program that felt both transitional and boldly forward-looking. There was a notable shakeup last year, a shift following the departure of longtime participant Karl Watson, as two seasoned dancers, at the end of Season 15. And yet, while this could have been a moment of tentative footing, the company instead stepped onto the stage with remarkable confidence, delivering an evening that celebrated renewal while reaffirming Whim W’Him’s place as one of Seattle’s most exciting contemporary dance ensembles.